Blessed María López De Rivas Martínez
Also known as: María of Jesus
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 13
Born
August 18, 1560
Died
September 13, 1640
Beatified
14 November 1976 by Pope Paul VI
Venerated
22 June 1972 by Pope Paul VI (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed María López De Rivas Martínez, also known as María of Jesus, was born on August 18, 1560, in Tartanedo, Guadalajara, Spain. She came from a wealthy family but chose to renounce her worldly possessions and dedicate her life to God. Unfortunately, her father passed away when Maria was just four years old, and she was then raised by her paternal grandparents.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1976-11-14 by 14 November 1976 by Pope Paul VI
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