Pedro Poveda Castroverde
Pedro Poveda Castroverde (born December 3, 1874 in Linares , Spain , † July 28, 1936 in Madrid , Spain) was a Spanish priest , religious founder and martyr . He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church .
Castelroverde was ordained a priest in 1897 and founded schools and workshops for needy children and adults. In 1911 he founded the Theresian Institution of Teresa , which was papally recognized in 1924. In 1913 he was appointed canon and professor in teacher training. From 1921 worked as a chaplain at the royal court in Madrid. During the Spanish Civil War , Pedro was arrested and killed after celebrating a Holy Mass .
He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1993 and canonized in Madrid in 2003.
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| SURNAME | Poveda Castroverde, Pedro |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish priest and founder of the order |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 3, 1874 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Linares , Spain |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 28, 1936 |
| Place of death | Madrid |