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Also known as

• Brother Florencio Martín

Memorial

• 22 October

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Baptized at the age of one day. Member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, joining at Cambrils, Spain on 10 November 1927, taking the habit on 14 August 1929, and taking the name Brother Florencio Martín. Began teaching in Barceloneta, Spain in February 1932. A popular teacher noted for his skill in art and singing. Martyred in the Spanish Civil War.

Born

• 12 June 1913 in Godos, Teruel, Spain

Died

• 22 October 1936 in Benimaclet, Valencia, Spain

Venerated

• 20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Beatified

• 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

MLA Citation

• “Blessed Álvaro Ibáñez Lázaro“. CatholicSaints.Info. 16 March 2020. Web. 30 April 2024. <>