Biography
Rafaél Manuel Almansa Riaño (2 August 1840 – 28 June 1927) was a Colombian religious priest of the Order of Friars Minor. Riaño dedicated his pastoral career to the care of the poor and to the administering of the sacraments in the parishes and communities that he served in. He faced initial persecution due to anti-Christian sentiment but gained a formidable reputation as a saint once he managed to resume his duties as a priest.
Career
He was declared to be venerable in 2016 once Pope Francis signed a decree that certified Riaño's life of heroic virtue.
Personal Life
Rafaél Manuel Almansa Riaño was born on August 02, 1840 in Bogotá. As a Catholic priest, regular priest, Rafaél Manuel Almansa Riaño is part of the public figures documented from Colombia.
References
- "Rafaél Manuel Almansa Riaño." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafaél_Manuel_Almansa_Riaño
- "Wikidata entity: Q3417208 — Rafaél Manuel Almansa Riaño." https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3417208
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