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Feast Day: August 28
Birth: August 30, 1910
Death: August 28, 1936
Blessed Ramón Sanz De Galdeano Mañeru, also known as Ramiro, was a priest and member of the Benedictine Solesmes Congregation. He was born on 30 August 1910 in Villatuerta, Navarra, Spain. From a young age, Ramón displayed a strong devotion to God and a desire to serve the Church.
After completing his early education, Ramón entered the seminary and was ordained as a priest. He dedicated himself wholeheartedly to his ministry and lived a life of profound piety and humility. As a member of the Benedictine Solesmes Congregation, Ramón embraced the monastic way of life, following the Rule of Saint Benedict and seeking to cultivate holiness through prayer, study, and service.
During the tumultuous period of the Spanish Civil War, Ramón's dedication to his faith and his commitment to his pastoral duties placed him in great danger. He fearlessly continued to provide spiritual guidance and support to those in need, even in the midst of escalating violence and persecution.
Ultimately, Ramón's unfaltering faith and steadfast devotion led to his martyrdom. On 28 August 1936, in Barbastro, Huesca, Spain, Ramón was captured by anti-Catholic forces and executed for his refusal to renounce his religion. His martyrdom is a testament to his unwavering commitment to Christ and the Church, even in the face of grave danger.
Many faithful Catholics venerated Ramón Sanz De Galdeano Mañeru as a martyr and a witness to the faith for decades. On 3 June 2013, Pope Francis recognized his heroic virtue and issued a decree of martyrdom, officially acknowledging Ramón's martyrdom. Ramón was beatified on 13 October 2013 in a ceremony held at the Complex Educatiu in Tarragona, Spain. The chief celebrant of the beatification Mass was Cardinal Angelo Amato.
As a faithful and courageous priest, Blessed Ramón Sanz De Galdeano Mañeru serves as an inspiration to all believers, reminding us of the profound commitment we should have to our faith and the sacrifices we may be called to make for the sake of Christ and his Church.