Blessed José María Zabal Blasco
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
8-Dec
Born
19 March 1898 in Valencia, Spain
Died
8 December 1936 in Picadero de Paterna, 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 Zabal Blasco, a lifelong layman in the archdiocese of Valencia, Spain, was born on 19 March 1898 in Valencia. At the age of 12, José experienced a significant loss when his father passed away. Despite this tragedy, he pursued his education and eventually found work as an apprentice in a law office.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
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