Martyr of liberalism in defense of his country and Christianity N acid on 21 December 1821 in the port city of Guayaquil (Ecuador), in environment of a wealthy family on her mother's Creole and English by father Leo. The Garcias have always maintained in the process of American independence a position loyal to Spain and love for the Motherland, who would inherit the little Gabriel, the youngest of eight siblings. Unlike his brothers, Gabriel was in poor health forced him to be taught at home. At the time of the youth of Gabriel, his country is still being formed. English born, spent her childhood as a citizen dela Gran Colombia Bolivarian after the tiny republic of Guayaquil, Peru, and finally after the elapse his life as Ecuador and Gabriel will become the father of this small Latin American nation. In September 1836, Gabriel is from Quito to continue their studies at the University of San Fulgencio. In the center of Guayaquil young soon excelled in their ability to study philosophy and law. It was initially inclined to be a priest, but the problems of his country he decided to take the path of politics, to defend the Church of the liberal anti-clerical laws. In 1845 participates in an armed revolt against the tyrant liberal Flores, initiating a public life focused on the fight against liberalism in Ecuador. The following year Ascásubi marry Rosa, of a wealthy family, whose two brothers are the closest collaborators of Gabriel. The marriage will be blessed by three daughters, but die shortly after birth. Meanwhile, Gabriel is becoming famous in the pages of the newspaper The Avenger, from which denounces the attempts of liberals to be flowers again with power. However, the political problems of his country forced him to make a trip to Europe two years, which will be captivated by the Catholic intellectual reaction against the radical liberalism of 1848. On his return, Gabriel is committed to the defense of the Jesuits, recently expelled from Colombia. In 1850 he wrote his treatise Defence of the Jesuits. However, the Ecuadorian government also will add to the expulsion of the sons of St. Ignatius. The following year he returned to public life from the pages of the newspaper The Nation, from which attacks the general José María Urbina, Ecuador anticlerical liberalism factotum and president of the republic. Their attacks will be worth the arrest and surrender to Colombian authorities, from where it escapes into exile. In this way will spend two years in Peru and France. In the Gallic country, Gabriel studied geology, botany, Volcanology and History of the Church, daily frequenting the sacraments, and since then his life as a defender of the church keep a consistency with their spiritual life. Under the reign of Napoleon III, Gabriel will realize the development achieved by the initiative of a strong executive, dedicated to positively transform society. In 1856 the new president enacts an amnesty Robles and Gabriel can return to their country. The popularity of Catholic opposition leader leads him to be mayor of Quito and rector of the dilapidated university. Your stay in France, Gabriel tried to improve the appearance of the Ecuadorian capital and enhance scientific research, engaged himself in chemistry classes. His labrum was praised from the National Union, new newspaper that served as a horse against radical liberalism. The next year despite the established despotism, García Moreno gets the record of a senator. However, the excuse of a war against Peru Robles authorizes the president to establish a dictatorship and forces Gabriel into exile to the southern Andean country. is the worse time for Ecuador, a civil war and four econ governments try to keep power, while Colombia and Peru enter into negotiations to divide the country. Robles is ousted president when the hope of staying in power provides the Galapagos to America. García Moreno is part of the interim overnment, is defeated by the Colombian military and seeking the advice of Flores, who was exiled. Together they defeat the Liberals own and neighboring countries. In 1860, Gabriel reached the highest office in the land, as an example half of his salary is donated by the public purse and the other charities. Since the presidency is responsible to enforce the civil over the military, sending even whip a general. In 1862 established a concordat with the Holy See and calls to different religious orders to start the universal education of society. During this period, it faces several plots of lberales refugees in Colombia and Peru and a pair of armed confrontations with the Colombian republic that end in disaster for the Ecuadorians. left the presidency in 1865 and was appointed ambassador to Chile, recently widowed, married his niece Mariana Alcázar. In the journey to Santiago, Lima delay for the victim of an attack, which comes out unscathed, but the Peruvian authorities accuse him of attempted murder for trying to defend himself with a weapon could have killed the terrorist, who was acquitted. Two years later he was appointed governor of Imbabura, region that had suffered a terrible earthquake and fifteen thousand dead and where the capabilities of the former became clear to ensure public order and the reconstruction of the region. In 1869, to avoid a coup attempt liberal, Gabriel García Moreno comes forward and takes over the presidency of the republic by a coup. Its mandate is facing several attempts to overthrow the military liberals are strongly repressed. However, under the government of Ecuador has experienced an economic breakthrough, financial income doubled and tripled the investment in education. It is the first time that girls and Indians are obliged to learn and become literate. In addition, the introduction of religious orders like the Jesuits, puts the country in touch with the latest investigative techniques, the Jesuits came from Germany. In 1873, his unblemished piety led him to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, being the first country to do so. His devotion led him to join the men's Marian congreagación established for the workers, for their social status, but political rivals, do not worry to be praying with the president. However, their presentation for a third term leads liberals to outright opposition to the government. From Masonic circles, most inspired liberal ideological radicalism pen defends Juan Montalvo, tyrannicide against Catholic president. In this way, through a mercenary Colombian, Gabriel García Moreno was assassinated on August 6, 1875 June 14 machetes and gunfire, killing the long agony in the Church of the Jesuits. With his death, he became a martyr par excellence of Catholic politicians and a St. Thomas More revived in modern times.
