Blessed Juan Crespo Calleja
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 25
Born
December 27, 1895
Died
July 25, 1936
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Biography
Blessed Juan Crespo Calleja, born on 27 December 1895 in Villada, Palencia, Spain, was a devoted Dominican friar who met a tragic end during the Spanish Civil War. Known for his unwavering faith and commitment to his religious vocation, he is recognized as a martyr for his ultimate sacrifice for his Catholic faith.