Blessed Alfonso Guadix Fuenterobles

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Aug

Born

9 December 1872 in Montalbán, Córdoba, Spain

Died

1 August 1936 in Cañete de las Torres, 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 Alfonso Guadix Fuenterobles, also known as Alfonso de Guadix, was a priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, and devout servant of God. He was born on 9 December 1872 in Montalbán, a town located in the province of Córdoba. From a young age, he demonstrated a deep commitment to his faith and a strong desire to serve 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