Blessed Juan Cano Gómez

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19-Aug

Born

28 February 1863 in Villa del Río, Córdoba, Spain

Died

19 August 1936 in Villa del Río, Córdoba, Spain

Beatified

16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro

Venerated

23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Juan Cano Gómez was a Catholic priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, known for his faithful service in the Bujalante community. He was born on February 28, 1863, in Villa del Río, Córdoba, Spain. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to serving God and his community through his priestly ministry.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2021-10-16 by 16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro