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Blessed Marceliano Alonso Santamaría

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 13

Born

June 18, 1906

Died

August 1, 13

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Marceliano Alonso Santamaría, born on 18 June 1906 in Grañón, Logroño, Spain, was a dedicated member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St. Anthony Mary Claret. He professed his vows on 15 August 1923, dedicating his life to serving God and others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

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Feast Days

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