Blessed Jaime Calatrava Romero

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26-Sep

Born

18 December 1913 in Granada Spain

Died

26 September 1936 in Pozo de Cantavieja, Tahal, Almeria Spain

Beatified

25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Venerated

14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Jaime Calatrava Romero, also known as Jaime Romero Calatrava, was a devout layman of the diocese of Almería, Spain. Born on 18 December 1913 in Granada, Spain, he grew up in a loving and religious family. Jamie was known for his deep faith, piety, and compassion towards the less fortunate.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-03-25 by 25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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