
Blessed Maria Angeles Of Saint Joseph
Also known as: Marciana Valtierra Tordesillas
Feast Day
24-Jul
Born
6 March 1905 in Getafe, Madrid, Spain
Died
Shot and stabbed on the street by Communists on 24 July 1936 in Guadalajara, Spain
Beatified
29 March 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
22 March 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Maria Angeles Of Saint Joseph, also known as Marciana Valtierra Tordesillas, was born on 6 March 1905 in Getafe, Madrid, Spain. She was the youngest of eleven children of Manual and Lorenza Valtierra, but unfortunately, six of her siblings died during childhood. Tragically, Marciana lost her mother when she was only three years old. Following this heartbreaking event, she found solace and comfort in dedicating herself to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who became her new mother.
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