Thousands of people visited the crypt of Beatified Friar Leopoldo in Granada on February 9, the anniversary of his death. The crypt, located in the Sanctuary of Friar Leopoldo on Avenida Divina Pastora, was packed with devotees who came to pay their respects to the friar, who was beatified in 2010.
The anniversary of Friar Leopoldo's death falls on a Sunday this year, which has led to an increase in the number of visitors. Many of the devotees traveled from other provinces, such as Malaga and Seville, to attend the event.
Friar Leopoldo was born in Alpandeire, Malaga, in 1864. He joined the Capuchin order in Seville in 1899 and moved to Granada in 1903. He was known for his devotion to the Virgin Mary and his work as a beggar, often being insulted and stoned.
Friar Leopoldo died on February 9, 1956, and his remains are buried in the crypt. The anniversary of his death is celebrated every year by thousands of devotees.