Blessed Manuel Olay Colunga

Blessed Manuel Olay Colunga, born on 25 July 1911 in Noreña, Asturias, Spain, was a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Oviedo. He lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history, marked by the onset of the Spanish Civil War. Despite the chaos and turmoil of the times, Blessed Manuel remained steadfast in his faith and commitment to his vocation.