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Blessed Marceliano Alonso Santamaría

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13 August; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

18 June 1906 in Grañón, Logroño, Spain

Died

Shot on 13 August 1936 in Alboraya, Valencia, Spain

Beatified

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

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

Feast Days

August 13February 1
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