Blessed Martín Pozo Díaz

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

9-Sep

Born

31 May 1870 in Villanueva de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain

Died

9 September 1936 in Cardeña, Córdoba, Spain

Beatified

16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro

Venerated

23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Martín Pozo Díaz, born on 31 May 1870 in Villanueva de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain, was a devout Catholic layman who lived in the diocese of Córdoba, Spain. He is also known by his birth name, Martín Pozo Díaz. Little is known about his early life and upbringing, but it is evident that he made a profound impact on the Catholic community.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2021-10-16 by 16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro