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Blessed Gregorio Sánchez Sancho
Blessed Gregorio Sánchez Sancho

Blessed Gregorio Sánchez Sancho

Also known as: Father Tirso of Jesus Mary

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Sep

Born

19 April 1899 in Valdecarros, Salamanca, Spain

Died

7 September 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 Gregorio Sánchez Sancho, also known as Father Tirso of Jesus Mary, was a Discalced Carmelite priest who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He is remembered for his unwavering faith and dedication to his religious vocation.

Cause for Canonization

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

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