Bl. Andrés Hibernón Real Biography
Bl. Andrés Hibernón Real Profile. Born: 1534 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Spain. Died: April 18 1602 in Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on April 18.
Bl. Andrés Hibernón Real Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 1534 |
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| Country of Birth | Spain of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Not Married |
| Profession | missionary |
| Place of Work | Spain |
| Date of Death | April 18 1602 |
| Place of Death | Spain |
| Feast Day | April 18 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Pius VI on May 22 1791 |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
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Blessed’s Biography
Blessed Andrés Hibernón Real was born in 1534 in Murcia, in the south of Spain, from a noble family of Cartagena. Andres was baptized in the city cathedral where his uncle was a chaplain. His uncle educated him with love in his duties towards God. His generous spirit led him to save a good dowry for his sister and therefore, without neglecting his religious duties, Andrea worked hard day and night, saving even the smallest amounts of money.
At twenty he thought of returning to the family, bringing with him all the amount of his earnings, but on the way he was attacked by brigands, who stripped him of everything he owned.he was and took it as a sign from God that riches had no value and vowed to devote himself to spiritual riches.
On 1 November 1557, Andrea joined the Franciscan Friars Minor in the convent of Albacete. He visited the sick with priests and spent endless hours in meditation and prayer.
In February 1563 Andrea moved to the convent of Elche, of the Discalced Franciscans. The following year he witnessed Saint Pasquale Baylón, received the habit. Andrea remained until 1574 near Elche. He was again assigned to establish a convent in Valencia, Spain. He became friends with San Giovanni de Ribera, Archbishop of Valencia.
Between 1574 and 1584, Andrea served, according to need, in the convents of Elche and Valencia. At the invitation of the Duke of Gandia, he also sanctified the convent of that city with prayer, work and penance.
Bl. Andrés Hibernón Real Death
He died on April 18, 1602, in Gandia, Valencia, Spain of natural causes after he prayed. Andrea had predicted his death four years before.
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