
Blessed José López Tascón
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
25-Jul
Born
3 March 1896 in Aviados, León, Spain
Died
25 July 1936 in Madrid, Spain
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José López Tascón, also known as José Tascón, was a Dominican priest who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 3rd March 1896 in Aviados, León, Spain. As a young man, José felt a strong calling to the priesthood and entered the Dominican Order, known for their commitment to preaching, teaching, and living a life of prayer.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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