
Blessed José Ferrer Esteve
Also known as: Father José of Carmel
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
9-Dec
Born
17 February 1904 in Algemesí, Valencia, Spain
Died
Shot on 9 December 1936 in Llombay, Valencia, Spain
Beatified
1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
15 December 1994 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José Ferrer Esteve, also known as Father José of Carmel, was born on 17 February 1904 in Algemesí, Valencia, Spain. He was the son of José and Francisca Ferrer and was baptized at the tender age of one day. From a young age, José showed deep devotion to his faith and a strong inclination towards the religious life.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1995-10-01 by 1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II
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