Blessed John The Spaniard
Also known as: John of Spain
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
25-Jun
Born
1123 at Almanza, Spain
Died
25 June 1160 at the Reposoit chapterhouse in Switzerland of natural causes
Beatified
1864 by Pope Pius IX (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Blessed John The Spaniard, also known as John of Spain, was born in 1123 in Almanza, Spain. As a young boy, he migrated to France and settled in Arles. It was in Arles that John began his studies, seeking to deepen his knowledge and understanding of faith.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
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