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Blessed José Valencia Janices

Also known as: Benigno José

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11-Aug

Born

16 November 1906 in Artajona, Navarra, Spain

Died

11 August 1936 in Paracuellos de Jarama, Madrid, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

3 June 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrology)

Biography

Blessed José Valencia Janices, also known as Benigno José, was a devout Monk and a dedicated member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools. He was born on 16 November 1906 in Artajona, Navarra, Spain, and his life of piety and service to God began at a young age.


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