Modesta Moro Briz was a Spanish religious sister belonging to the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. Born in 1901 in Santibáñez de Béjar, she lived a life dedicated to her religious order. During the Spanish Civil War, she was killed in Madrid in October 1936. She is recognized as a blessed in the Catholic Church, having been honored for her faith and sacrifice during the conflict.
Life and death
Born in Santibáñez de Béjar in 1901, Modesta Moro Briz joined the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. Her life as a religious sister was cut short during the Spanish Civil War. She died in Madrid on October 31, 1936, amidst the violence of the period.
Veneration
The Catholic Church recognizes her as a blessed. This status was granted in 2013, acknowledging her religious devotion. She is commemorated as a martyr of the civil conflict that took place in Spain during the 1930s.