November 9
Ignacio Aláez Vaquero and 10 companions (+ 1936–1937)
seminarians
Ignacio Aláez, a twenty-two-year-old seminarian, heads the priests, seminarians and lay people of Madrid.
Biography
He was arrested after declaring that he was studying to be a priest and murdered on November 9, 1936 without denying his vocation. Beatification is scheduled for 2026; The file is prepared in the dies natalis of the person leading the case, in accordance with the approved editorial criteria.
Practical advice
Speak clearly about your vocation when asked about it.
Example of
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