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Blessed Mariano García Méndez

Blessed Mariano García Méndez

Blessed Mariano García Méndez

Also known as: Father Juan María of the Cross

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 23

Born

September 25, 1891

Died

August 23, 1936

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

18 December 2000 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Mariano García Méndez, also known as Father Juan María of the Cross, was born on September 25, 1891, in San Esteban de los Patos, Ávila, Spain. He was the eldest of fifteen children born to devout farmers Mariano Garcia Hernandez and Emeteria Mendez Grande. From a young age, Mariano displayed a deep sense of faith and a strong vocation to serve God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

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