Blessed José Ruiz Montero
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 23
Born
March 25, 1914
Died
July 23, 1936
Beatified
16 October 2021 by Pope Francis
Venerated
23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José Ruiz Montero, also known as José Ruiz Montero, was a devout seminarian in the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, during the early 20th century. He was born on March 25, 1914, in Puente Genil, Córdoba, Spain, to a deeply religious family. From an early age, José displayed a strong calling to the priesthood and dedicated himself to the study of theology.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2021-10-16 by 16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro
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