Blessed José María Fernández Sánchez
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
23-Oct
Born
15 January 1875 in Oviedo, Spain
Died
23 October 1936 in Vallecas, Madrid, Spain
Beatified
11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid
Venerated
23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José María Fernández Sánchez, also known as Blessed José María Fernández y Sánchez, was a Catholic priest and member of the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission. He was born on January 15, 1875, in Oviedo, Spain.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid
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