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Blessed José María Celaya Badiola
Blessed José María Celaya Badiola

Blessed José María Celaya Badiola

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 9

Born

February 24, 1887

Died

August 9, 1936

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope John Paul II

Religious Order

Salesian

Venerated

26 June 2006 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed José María Celaya Badiola was born on 24 February 1887 in Azcoitia, Guipúzcoa, Spain. He was baptized at the tender age of one day, a gesture that marked the beginning of his spiritual journey. From an early age, he displayed a deep devotion to God and a strong desire to serve the Church.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope John Paul II

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