Blessed Juan De La Cruz Herruzo Ruiz

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Aug

Born

24 November 1884 in Obejo, Córdoba, Spain

Died

1 August 1936 in Alcaracejos, 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 De La Cruz Herruzo Ruiz, also known as Father Juan De La Cruz Herruzo Ruiz, was a revered Catholic priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain. He faithfully served the community of Alcaracejos, exhibiting great devotion to his parishioners and a steadfast commitment to his vocation. Despite the challenging times of the Spanish Civil War, Father Herruzo Ruiz continued to provide spiritual guidance and support to those in need.

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