Blessed Vicente Vázquez Santos
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 26
Born
August 23, 1915
Died
July 1, 26
Beatified
21 October 2017 by Pope
Venerated
21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Vicente Vázquez Santos, a member of the Claretians, was born on 23 August 1915 in Villada, Palencia, Spain. He was a devout Catholic who demonstrated a strong devotion to his faith from an early age. Inspired by the example of the Claretians, a religious order founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Vicente felt a calling to dedicate his life to God and serve the Church.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato
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