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Blessed Manuel Vázquez Alfalla
Blessed Manuel Vázquez Alfalla

Blessed Manuel Vázquez Alfalla

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Jul

Born

15 July 1863 in Motril, Granada, Spain

Died

Shot on 25 July 1936 in Motril, Granada, Spain; buried in a common grave with others executed by the militia in Motri

Beatified

26 February 2022 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Cathedral of La Encarnación del Señor, Granada, Spain

Venerated

28 November 2019 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Manuel Vázquez Alfalla, born on 15 July 1863 in Motril, Granada, Spain, was a devoted Catholic priest who dedicated his life to serving others. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Granada on 17 December 1892. Known for his exceptional intelligence and dedication to his studies, he completed six years of seminary work in just five.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2022-02-26 by 26 February 2022 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Cathedral of La Encarnación del Señor, Granada, Spain
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