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Blessed Tomás Valera González

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

20-May

Born

7 October 1918 in Sorbas, Almeria Spain

Died

20 May 1938 in Turón, Granada 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 Tomás Valera González, also known as Tomás Valera, was a devout Catholic layman from the diocese of Almería, Spain, who became a martyr during the tumultuous period of the Spanish Civil War. He is venerated for his unwavering faith and courageous witness to Christ, and his feast day is celebrated on May 20th.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2017-03-25 by 25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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