Blessed Pedro Asúa Mendía
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
29-Aug
Born
30 August 1890 at Valmaseda, Vizcaya, Spain
Died
29 August 1936 at Liendo, Santander, Spain; relics interred in the cathedral of Vitoria, Spain
Beatified
1 November 2014 by Pope Francis
Venerated
27 January 2014 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Pedro Asúa Mendía, also known as Pedro Asúa, was born on August 30, 1890, in Valmaseda, Vizcaya, Spain. He received his education from the Jesuits, who instilled in him a deep sense of faith and a passion for learning. After completing his studies, Pedro trained as an architect, ultimately graduating in 1915.
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