Blessed José María Poyatosruiz
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
3-Oct
Born
20 October 1914 in Vilches, Jaén, Spain
Died
Shot on 3 October 1936 in the cemetery in Úbeda, Jaén, Spain
Beatified
27 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at Tarragona, Spain
Venerated
27 March 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José María Poyatosruiz, born on October 20, 1914, in Vilches, Jaén, Spain, was a devout young layman who lived in the diocese of Jaén. He is known for his deep faith, his commitment to Catholic Action, and his regular devotion to Eucharistic adoration.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-10-27 by 27 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at Tarragona, Spain
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