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Blessed José María Sanchís Mompó
Blessed José María Sanchís Mompó

Blessed José María Sanchís Mompó

Also known as: Brother Gabriel María of Benifaió

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

16-Aug

Born

8 October 1858 in Benifaió, Valencia, Spain

Died

16 August 1936 in Benifaió, Valencia, Spain

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

18 December 2000 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed José María Sanchís Mompó, also known as Brother Gabriel María of Benifaió, was a dedicated member of the Capuchin Tertiary Fathers and Brothers of Our Lady of Sorrows. He was born on October 8, 1858, in Benifaió, Valencia, Spain. From an early age, José María displayed a deep devotion to his faith and a desire to serve God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

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