
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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