Blessed José Ayala Garrido
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 28
Born
October 9, 1883
Died
July 28, 1936
Beatified
16 October 2021 by Pope Francis
Venerated
23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José Ayala Garrido, also known as Fr. José Ayala Garrido, was a Catholic priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain. He dedicated his life in service to the community of Castro del Río, a town in the province of Córdoba. Born on October 9, 1883, in Baena, Córdoba, Spain, he displayed a deep devotion to his faith from a young age.
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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