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Blessed Pablo Merillas Fernández

Blessed Pablo Merillas Fernández, also known as Carlos of Alcubilla de Nogales, was a Franciscan Capuchin priest who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War.

Feast Day January 14Born July 17, 1902Died January 14, 1937

Biography

Blessed Pablo Merillas Fernández, also known as Carlos of Alcubilla de Nogales, was a Franciscan Capuchin priest who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 17 July 1902 in Alcubilla de Nogales, Zaragoza, Spain.

Pablo Merillas Fernández was ordained as a priest and joined the Capuchin Franciscan Order, dedicating his life to serving God and his community. He lived a life of humility, poverty, and devotion, following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.

During the tumultuous years of the Spanish Civil War, when political and social tensions were high, Pablo Merillas Fernández remained faithful to his religious vocation amidst the chaos. He provided spiritual guidance and support to those affected by the conflict, offering solace and hope in a time of despair.

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