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Blessed Esteban Cuevas Casquero
Blessed Esteban Cuevas Casquero

Blessed Esteban Cuevas Casquero

Also known as: Eliseo of Jesus Crucified

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

22-Jul

Born

26 December 1913 in Besande, León, Spain

Died

22 July 1936 in Toledo, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

28 April 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Esteban Cuevas Casquero, also known as Eliseo of Jesus Crucified, was a devout Discalced Carmelite brother who met a heroic end during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 26 December 1913 in the small town of Besande in León, Spain.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

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