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Blessed Juan Lucena Rivas

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

27-Jul

Born

4 January 1895 in Baena, Córdoba, Spain

Died

27 July 1936 in Puente Genil, 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 Lucena Rivas was a priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, serving in the Puente Genil community. He was born on January 4, 1895, in Baena, Córdoba, Spain, and dedicated his life to the service of God and his community.

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

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