Blessed José De La Cruz Garcíaarévalo

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Sep

Born

5 January 1873 in Dos Torres, Córdoba, Spain

Died

1 September 1936 in Dos Torres, Córdoba, Spain

Beatified

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

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