Dora del Hoyo

Who was Dora del Hoyo?

Dora del Hoyo Alonso was born in Spain, in the town of Boca de Huérgano, on January 11, 1914. She died on January 10, 2004, in Rome, Italy. Her remains lie in the crypt of Our Lady of Peace, the church of the Prelature of Opus Dei, close to the remains of Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, the founder of Opus Dei. At the time of her death she was considered by many to be a saint, and people all over the world pray to her intercession out of personal devotion. She is currently being considered for canonization by the Roman Catholic Church.