Blessed José Ruiz Berruezo
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 4
Born
April 1, 1901
Died
October 4, 1936
Beatified
25 March 2017 by Pope Francis
Venerated
14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José Ruiz Berruezo, also known as José of Almería, was a priest in the diocese of Almería, Spain. He was born on April 1, 1901, in Vera, a town located in the province of Almería. Growing up in a devout Catholic family, José felt a strong call to the priesthood from a young age.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-03-25 by 25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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