Blessed Carlos Rubio Álvarez
Also known as
- Father Federico
- 25 July
- 30 July as one of the Martyred Hospitallers of Spain
Profile
Joined the Hospitallers of Saint John of God in 1882 in Ciempozuelos, Spain, taking the name Federico and making his perpetual vows in 1889. Studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. Ordained in Rome on 12 February 1899. Provincial of his Order. Served as prior of his house, master of novices, director and chaplain of the Order‘s apostolic school. Martyred in the Spanish Civil War.
Born
- 3 December 1862 in Benavides de Orbigo, León, Spain
- 14 May 1991 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Carlos Rubio Álvarez“. CatholicSaints.Info. 30 August 2017. Web. 23 January 2022. <>