Blessed Francisco Romero Ortega
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 28
Born
March 30, 1872
Died
August 1, 28
Beatified
25 March 2017 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Francisco Romero Ortega, born on 30 March 1872 in Almería, Spain, was the son of a tailor and the brother of Blessed José Romero Ortega. His deep faith and desire to serve the Church led him to study at the seminary of San Indalecio in Almería, where he received his priestly ordination in May 1895.