Skip to content
Saint for a Minute
Blessed José Vigil Cabrerizo
Blessed José Vigil Cabrerizo

Blessed José Vigil Cabrerizo

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19-Jul

Born

11 October 1906 in Huétor-Tájar, Granada, Spain

Died

Shot on 18 July 1936 in Sevilla, Spain, and then died the next day, the 19th in hospital

Venerated

22 June 2023 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed José Vigil Cabrerizo, also known as José Vigil, was born on 11 October 1906 in Huétor-Tájar, Granada, Spain. He was ordained as a priest of the archdiocese of Sevilla on the same date in 1906. Blessed José Vigil dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and spreading the message of Christ.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Help Build This Profile
Report an Issue

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed José Vigil Cabrerizo?

Report a Grace or Miracle
Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.