Blessed José María Celaya Badiola
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
9-Aug
Born
24 February 1887 in Azcoitia, Guipúzcoa, Spain
Died
9 August 1936 in Madrid, Spain
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope John Paul II
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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