Blessed Martin Of Leon

Blessed Martin Of León

Also known as: Martin of the Holy Cross

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Jan

Born

In León, Old Castile, Spain

Died

12 January 1203 at León, Spain of natural causes; relics enshrined in the San Martin chapel in the collegiate church of León in 1513

Canonized

The religious of Saint Isidore’s dedicated a chapel to Martin very early, and celebrated his feast each year; in 1964 the Sacred Congregation of Rites approved his feast for the diocese of León, Spain

Biography

Blessed Martin of León, also known as Martin of the Holy Cross, was born in León, Old Castile, Spain. He received his education at the monastery of Saint Marcellus in León. Martin's strong faith and dedication to the service of God led him on pilgrimages to Rome, Italy, and Constantinople, where he sought spiritual enrichment and enlightenment.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Canonized1964-01-01 by The religious of Saint Isidore’s dedicated a chapel to Martin very early, and celebrated his feast each year; in 1964 the Sacred Congregation of Rites approved his feast for the diocese of León, Spain