Martyrs of Calanda
Saint
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 29
Died
July 29, 1936
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Title: The Martyrs of Calanda Introduction: The Martyrs of Calanda, also known as the Calanda Martyrs, were a group of Dominican priests and friars who were martyred on July 29, 1936, during the Spanish Civil War. These courageous men faced persecution and ultimately gave their lives for their faith in Calanda, a small town located in Teruel, Spain....