Blessed José María Polo Rejón
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 6
Born
February 28, 1890
Died
August 6, 1936
Beatified
26 February 2022 by Pope Francis
Venerated
28 November 2019 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José María Polo Rejón, a priest of the archdiocese of Granada, Spain, was born on 28 February 1890 in Monachil, Granada. From a young age, he showed a deep sense of piety and a strong desire to serve God and his fellow men. After completing his studies in philosophy and theology, José María was ordained a priest.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2022-02-26 by 26 February 2022 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Cathedral of La Encarnación del Señor, Granada, Spain
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