August 8th

Blessed Antonio Silvestre Moya

Blessed · Common of Martyrs · El Saler, near Valencia, Spain · d. 1936

At the place called El Saler near Valencia in Spain, Blessed Antonio Silvestre Moya, priest and martyr, who, while persecution raged against the faith, came unconquered to the heavenly kingdom for his constant witness to Christ.

Latin Original

In loco El Saler nuncupáto prope Valéntiam in Hispánia, beáti Antónii Silvestre Moya, presbyteri et mártyris, qui, persecutióne erga fidem saeviénte, ob constans Christi testimónium invictus ad caeléste regnum pervénit.