The Seven Visitation Martyrs

  • Devotion

    Saint Jane de Chantal speaks of martyrdom of love or everyday. They martyred during the Spanish Civil War in 1936
    They all belonged to the Visitation Monestary in Madrid
    Realized the danger of living in Madrid, moved to Oronoz, and did not dare to leave the place where they were hiding. Anti religious person found out who they were and made their whereabouts known to others. Held hands as they were shot together, except for Maria Cecelia who was put into custody after going after her dead sister
  • Feast Day