Blessed Pedro Armendáriz Zabaleta

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

27-Nov

Born

29 April 1877 in Tracheta, Navarra, Spain

Died

27 November 1936 in Canillas, Madrid, Spain

Beatified

11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid

Venerated

23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Pedro Armendáriz Zabaleta was a lay brother in the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission. He was born on April 29, 1877, in Tracheta, Navarra, Spain. Pedro devoted his life to serving God by joining the Vincentian Congregation as a lay brother. He lived a life of simplicity and humility, dedicating himself to the service of the poor and the marginalized.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid