July 20
498 Spanish martyrs (+ 1934 / 1936)
Martyrs
Practical advice
Commends by name a victim of religious violence of our time.
Biography
This large group brings together 498 witnesses from numerous Spanish dioceses and religious families. Bishops, priests, consecrated persons and lay people died in 1934 and 1936 for remaining faithful to the Church and forgiving those who persecuted them. The Church recognized in his dedication a true martyrdom, lived with fidelity, hope and forgiveness.
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