Martyrs Of Oaxaca

Blessed Juan Bautista

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Sep

Born

C.1660 – 1663 in San Francisco Cajonos, Oaxaca, Mexico; member of the Zapotec Indians

Died

Hacked to death by a mob on the evening of 15 September 1700 in San Francisco Cajonos, Oaxaca, Mexico

Beatified

1 August 2002 by Pope John Paul II; beatification recognition celebrated at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico

Venerated

7 July 2001 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Juan Bautista, also known as Juan Bautista Zhonie, was a married layman and catechist from the archdiocese of Antequera-Oaxaca in Mexico. He was born around the years 1660-1663 in San Francisco Cajonos, in the region of Oaxaca. Belonging to the Zapotec Indians, Juan Bautista lived during a time when the Catholic faith was heavily challenged in Mexico and the worship of idols was prevalent.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2002-08-01 by 1 August 2002 by Pope John Paul II; beatification recognition celebrated at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico

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