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Blessed José Mata Luis
Blessed José Mata Luis

Blessed José Mata Luis

Also known as: Constancio of Saint Joseph

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

30-Jul

Born

23 August 1914 in Las Heras de la Peña, Palencia, Spain

Died

30 July 1936 in Cabañas de la Sagra, Toledo, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

28 April 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed José Mata Luis, also known as Constancio of Saint Joseph, was a Discalced Carmelite brother who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He is honored and venerated in the Catholic Church for his ultimate sacrifice in defense of his faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

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