Blessed Bartolomé Cantador González

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Aug

Born

10 June 1892 in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain

Died

15 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 Bartolomé Cantador González was a married layman of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on June 10, 1892, in Belalcázar, Córdoba, Spain. Despite being a layman, Bartolomé led a devout and exemplary Christian life, known for his strong faith and commitment to his family.

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

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