Blessed Enrique Rodríguez Tortosa
Feast Day
20-Aug
Born
30 April 1908 in Terque, Almeria, Spain
Died
20 August 1936 in La Rambla de Gérgal, Almeria, Spain
Beatified
25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Enrique Rodríguez Tortosa, also known as Enrique Rodríguez Tortosa, was born on April 30, 1908, in Terque, Almería, Spain. At a very young age, he was left orphaned and was raised by his aunt Araceli. Despite experiencing such hardships, Enrique grew up to be a devout and committed Christian, known for his deep faith and unwavering commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Cause for Canonization
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