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Blessed José Ruiz Montero

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Jul

Born

25 March 1914 in Puente Genil, Córdoba, Spain

Died

23 July 1936 in Puente Genil, Córdoba, Spain

Beatified

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

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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