Skip to content
Saint for a Minute
Detail Of A Holy Card Of Blessed Maria Pilar Blessed Teresa And Blessed Maria Angeles Artist Unknown
Detail Of A Holy Card Of Blessed Maria Pilar Blessed Teresa And Blessed Maria Angeles Artist Unknown

Blessed Maria Angeles Of Saint Joseph

Also known as: Marciana Valtierra Tordesillas

Blessed
Post-Congregation

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1987-03-29 by 29 March 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Help Build This Profile
Report an Issue

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Maria Angeles Of Saint Joseph?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Similar Saints & Blesseds

Blessed María Angélica Pérez

Blessed
Blessed María Angélica Pérez, also known as María Crescencia or Sister Dulzura (Sister Sweetness),...
Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.