Blessed José De La Cruz Garcíaarévalo
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 1
Born
January 5, 1873
Died
September 1, 1936
Beatified
16 October 2021 by Pope Francis
Venerated
23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José De La Cruz Garcíaarévalo, also known as Blessed José García Arévalo, was a Catholic priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, and served in the Dos Torres community. He was born on January 5, 1873, in Dos Torres, Córdoba, Spain. Known for his dedication to his pastoral duties and his unwavering faith, Blessed José De La Cruz Garciaarévalo became a martyr during the Spanish Civil War.
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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