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Blessed Juan Gonga Martínez
Blessed Juan Gonga Martínez

Blessed Juan Gonga Martínez

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13-Nov

Born

25 March 1912 in Carcaixent, Valencia, Spain

Died

13 November 1936 in Simat de Valldigna, Valencia, Spain

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

18 December 2000 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Juan Gonga Martínez, also known as Blessed Juan Gonga, was a devoted layman who lived in the archdiocese of Valencia, Spain. He was born on 25 March 1912 in Carcaixent, Valencia, to devout Catholic parents. Since an early age, Juan displayed a deep faith and a strong sense of spirituality.


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