
Blessed Rafael Martínez Navarro
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
31-Aug
Born
21 June 1877 in Córdoba, Spain
Died
31 August 1936 in Málaga, 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 Rafael Martínez Navarro was a devoted Catholic priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain. He served as a canon and priest in the cathedral of Córdoba, faithfully carrying out his pastoral duties and ministering to the spiritual needs of the faithful.
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
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