Blessed María López De Rivas Martínez - Catholic Blessed

Blessed María López De Rivas Martínez

Also known as: María of Jesus

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13-Sep

Born

18 August 1560 in Tartanedo, Guadalajara, Spain

Died

13 September 1640 in Toledo, Spain

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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