
Blessed Juan Barrera Méndez
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.
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