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Blessed Juan Barrera Méndez
Blessed Juan Barrera Méndez

Blessed Juan Barrera Méndez

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

18-Jan

Born

4 August 1967 in Potrero Viejo, Quiché, Guatemala

Died

1980 in Segundo Centro de la Vega, Zacualpa, Quiché, Guatemala

Beatified

23 April 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Venerated

23 January 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Juan Barrera Méndez was born on August 4, 1967, in the village of Potrero Viejo, located in the Quiché diocese of Guatemala. He was a devout and active member of the Catholic community from a young age. Juan's dedication to his faith led him to become involved in Catholic Action, an organization that promotes Catholic values in society.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2021-04-23 by 23 April 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

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