Blessed Rafael Román Donaire

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

8-Dec

Born

28 August 1891 in Alhama de Almería, Almeria Spain

Died

8 December 1936 in El Ingenio, Almeria Spain

Beatified

25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Venerated

14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Rafael Román Donaire, also known as Father Rafael Román Donaire, was a Catholic Priest in the diocese of Almería, Spain. He was born on 28 August 1891 in Alhama de Almería, Almeria, Spain. At an early age, Father Román Donaire showed a deep devotion to his faith and a calling to serve God and His people.

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