Blessed Nicolás De La Torre Merino
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
8-Aug
Born
4 March 1892 in Béjar, Spain
Died
Shot on 8 August 1936 in Madrid, Spain
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Nicolás De La Torre Merino, also known as Nicolás Merino, was a Salesian coadjutor brother who exhibited unwavering faith and dedication throughout his life. He was born on 4 March 1892 in Béjar, Spain. From an early age, Nicolás felt a calling to religious life and joined the Salesian congregation.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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