Blessed Martin Of León
Also known as: Martin of the Holy Cross
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.
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