Blessed José Villanova Tormo
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
29-Sep
Born
20 January 1902 in Turís, Valencia, Spain
Died
Shot on 29 September 1936 in Madrid, Spain
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed José Villanova Tormo, also known as José Tormo, was born on 20 January 1902 in Turís, Valencia, Spain. Baptized at the mere age of two days, he later responded to the call of God and joined the Salesians of Don Bosco during his late teens. After years of spiritual formation and discernment, José made his profession on 25 July 1920 in Carabanchel Alto, Madrid.
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