Blessed Cristóbal López De Valladolid Orea - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Cristóbal López De Valladolid Orea

Also known as: Cristóbal of Saint Catherine

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

24-Jul

Born

25 July 1638 at 8 Calle Baños, Mérida, Badajoz, Spain

Died

21 July 1690 in Córdoba, Spain of cholera

Beatified

7 April 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI; it was the first beatification of his papacy; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Cristóbal López De Valladolid Orea, also known as Cristóbal of Saint Catherine, was born on 25 July 1638 in a humble farming family in Mérida, Badajoz, Spain. He was one of six brothers, and from a young age, he displayed a deep piety and strong inclination towards the religious life. At the tender age of 7 or 8, Cristóbal ran away from home with the intention of joining the Friars Minor, but his mother sent his brothers to retrieve him and bring him back.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-04-07 by 7 April 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI; it was the first beatification of his papacy; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato