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Blessed Ponciano Nieto Asensio

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

October 29

Born

March 9, 1875

Died

October 29, 1936

Beatified

11 November 2017 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Venerated

23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Ponciano Nieto Asensio was born on 9 March 1875 in Valverde del Campo, Valladolid, Spain. He was a dedicated Catholic priest and a member of the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission. Throughout his life, he exemplified virtues of faith, compassion, and selflessness.

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

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