Saint Vicente Vilar David Biography
Saint Vicente Vilar David Profile. Born: 28 June 1889 in Spain, Europe. Worked in Spain. Died: 14 February 1937 in Valencia, Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on February 14.
St Vicente Vilar David Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death |
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Date of Birth | 28 June 1889 |
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Country of Birth | Spain in Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Married |
Profession | Engineer |
Place of Work | Spain |
Date of Death | 14 February 1937 |
Place of Death | Valencia, Spain |
Feast Day | February 14 |
Beatification | Beatified by Pope Paul II on 6 July 1993 |
Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
Patron Saint of | N/A |
St Vicente Vilar David Biography
Blessed Vicente Vilar David was the youngest in a family of eight Children. He was educated in Valencia taking Engineering. Got married to Isabel Rodes Reig the main witness to his killings. Vicente gave a good impression of a Christian and was known for his charity to the poor.
He worked as an engineer in Ceramic firms and was always involved in Church activities.
He was strictly against the anti-religion sentiment of Spain in 1930s and worked tirelessly to save persecuted priests and other religious.
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