Blessed Juan Moya Collado
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 31
Born
October 2, 1918
Died
May 31, 1938
Beatified
25 March 2017 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Juan Moya Collado, born on October 2, 1918, in Almería, Spain, was a devout layman in the diocese of Almería during the turbulent era of the Spanish Civil War. His unwavering faith and commitment to his Catholic beliefs ultimately led to his martyrdom in defense of his religious convictions.