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Blessed Martín Donamaría Valencia

Also known as: Rosendo

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

28-Aug

Born

3 November 1909 in San Martín de Unx, Navarra, Spain

Died

28 August 1936 in Barbastro, Huesca, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Complex Educatiu, Tarragona, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato chief celebrant

Venerated

3 June 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Martín Donamaría Valencia, also known as Rosendo, was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church. He was born on November 3, 1909, in San Martín de Unx, Navarra, Spain. From a young age, Martín displayed a deep faith and a strong desire to follow the teachings of Christ.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Complex Educatiu, Tarragona, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato chief celebrant

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