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Blessed Valentín Gil Arribas

Blessed Valentín Gil Arribas

Blessed Valentín Gil Arribas

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

November 9

Born

February 4, 1897

Died

November 1, 9

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Religious Order

Venerated

26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Valentín Gil Arribas, born on 4 February 1897 in Rábano, Valladolid, Spain, was a devoted Catholic and dedicated follower of Don Bosco. Baptized at the tender age of only four days, Valentín grew up with a strong religious foundation. As he matured, he felt a calling to dedicate his life to God and joined the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious order known for its commitment to education and youth ministry.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

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