| Blessed Álvaro of Córdoba O.P. | |
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| Priest | |
| Born | c. 1350 Zamora, Spain |
| Died | 19 February 1430 (aged 80) Córdoba, Spain |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 22 September 1741, Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States by Pope Benedict XIV |
| Feast | 19 February |
| Attributes | Dominican habit |
Álvaro of Córdoba, OP (c.1350–c.1430) was born at Zamora in Spain and entered the Order of Preachers in 1368. He preached throughout Spain and Italy and also established the priory of Scala Caeli at Córdoba where he promoted the regular life. By his preaching and contemplation of the Lord's Passion he spread the practice of the Way of the Cross throughout the West. He died on 19 February 1430. Pope Benedict XIV beatified him in 1741.
References
- Lives of the Saints: For Every Day of the Year edited by Rev. Hugo Hoever, S.O.Cist., Ph.D. New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co., (1948)
