Blessed Manuel Vílchez Montalvo - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Manuel Vílchez Montalvo

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 7

Born

June 5, 1889

Died

March 7, 1937

Beatified

26 February 2022 by Pope Francis

Venerated

28 November 2019 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Manuel Vílchez Montalvo, also known as Father Manuel, was born on 5 June 1889 in Moreda, Granada, Spain. He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, ultimately becoming a renowned priest and scholar.

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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