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Blessed José Ferrer Esteve
Blessed José Ferrer Esteve

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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