Blessed José María Recalde Magúregui
Also known as: Ignacio of Galdácano
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 6
Born
February 7, 1912
Died
August 6, 1936
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Religious Order
Venerated
27 March 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José María Recalde Magúregui, also known as Ignacio of Galdácano, was born on February 7, 1912 in Galdácano, Vitoria, Spain. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and showed a deep spiritual inclination from a young age. Being attracted to the Franciscan Capuchin way of life, he entered the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and was ordained a priest.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
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