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Blessed Miguel Zarragua Iturrízaga

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 22

Born

April 11, 1870

Died

September 1, 22

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Religious Order

Venerated

28 April 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Miguel Zarragua Iturrízaga, also known as Leon, was born on 11 April 1870 in Yorreta, Vizcaya, Spain. He was baptized on the same day at the church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Yorreta. At the age of 23, Miguel joined the Franciscan Friars Minor and took the name Miguel. He made his solemn vows on 9 September 1893, dedicating his life to the service of God and his fellow human beings.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Feast Days

September 22 November 6

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