Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla, also known as “El Pelé” (“the strong one” or “the brave one”), was a 20th century martyr from Spain. He is included among the Saints and Blesseds of the Vincentian Family because he was an active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Because he is considered the patron of the Rom and Sinti … Read More
Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (August 2)
Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla was a 20th century martyr from Spain who was beatified by Pope St. John Paul II. He is included among the Saints and Blesseds of the Vincentian Family because he was an active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Learn more about this interesting man also known as “El Pelé” (“the strong one” … Read More
August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
Known as “El Pelé,” Blessed Ceferino gave his life to defend a priest during the Spanish Civil War. He was arrested for standing in defense of the priest and for carrying a rosary in his pocket. He was offered freedom if he stopped praying the rosary. He refused. He was an active member of the Society of St. Vincent de … Read More
