Blessed Antonio Luque Jurado

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

14-Aug

Born

18 June 1874 in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain

Died

14 August 1936 in Belalcázar, 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 Antonio Luque Jurado, also known as Antonio Luque Jurado, was a devoted priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain. Born on June 18, 1874, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain, he grew up in a humble yet spiritually rich environment. From an early age, he manifested a deep faith and an ardent desire to serve God and his community.

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