Blessed Vicente Cecilia Gallardo
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 19
Born
September 10, 1914
Died
July 19, 1936
Beatified
11 November 2017 by Pope Francis
Religious Order
Venerated
23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Vicente Cecilia Gallardo was a Novice in the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on September 10, 1914, in Cabra, Córdoba, Spain. Vicente dedicated his life to serving God and the Church, having joined the Vincentian Congregation in pursuit of his vocation.
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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