
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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