Blessed Santos López Martinez
Also known as: Brother Mariano Leon
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
25-Jul
Born
16 October 1910 in Viñambres de Vallduerna, León, Spain
Died
25 July 1936 in Montcada, Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
22 June 2004 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Santos López Martinez, also known as Brother Mariano Leon, was a devoted member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and a martyr of the Spanish Civil War. He is honored and venerated in the Catholic Church for his unwavering faith and sacrifice.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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