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Blessed Francisco García Pareja

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 1

Born

July 7, 1877

Died

August 1, 1936

Beatified

16 October 2021 by Pope Francis

Venerated

23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francisco García Pareja was a priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, who served in the Bujalance community. He was born on July 7, 1877, in Zaragoza, Spain. Francisco dedicated his life to serving God and the Catholic Church, and he became known for his deep faith and devotion to his parishioners.

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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