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Martyred Cistercians Of The Spanish Civil War
Martyred Cistercians Of The Spanish Civil War

Blessed Leandro Gómez Gil

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

31-Dec

Born

13 March 1915 in Hontomín, Burgos, Spain

Died

31 December 1936 in Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Beatified

3 October 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral of Santander, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato principal celebrant

Venerated

22 January 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Leandro Gómez Gil, born on 13 March 1915 in Hontomín, Burgos, Spain, was a Trappist monk who lived during a tumultuous period in Spanish history known as the Spanish Civil War. He dedicated his life to a contemplative monastic existence, seeking unity with God through prayer, work, and austerity.

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