Blessed Vicente Cecilia Gallardo

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19-Jul

Born

10 September 1914 in Cabra, Córdoba, Spain

Died

19 July 1936 in Hortaleza, Madrid, Spain

Beatified

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

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