
Blessed Modesto García Martí
Also known as: Father Modesto of Albocácer
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
13-Aug
Born
17 January 1880 in Albocácer, Castellón, Spain
Died
13 August 1936 in Albocácer, Castellón, Spain
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Modesto García Martí, also known as Father Modesto of Albocácer, was born on 17 January 1880 in Albocácer, Castellón, Spain. He was the third of seven children born to Francisco García and Joaquina Martí. Modesto was baptized at the age of two days, marking the beginning of his lifelong journey of faith.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
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