Blessed Ángel Cantador González

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26-Jul

Born

1892 in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain

Died

26 July 1936 in Pedroche, Córdoba, Spain

Beatified

16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro

Venerated

23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Ángel Cantador González, a married layman of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, was born on 1892 in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain. He dedicated his life to his family and held a deep devotion to his Catholic faith. Little is known about his early years, but it is evident that his love for God influenced his daily life and interactions with others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2021-10-16 by 16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro