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Blessed Manuel Vílchez Montalvo
Blessed Manuel Vílchez Montalvo

Blessed Manuel Vílchez Montalvo

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Mar

Born

5 June 1889 in Moreda, Granada, Spain

Died

7 March 1937 in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain; we have no information on how his body was disposed of

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 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.


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