Blessed Rafael Reyes Moreno

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Jul

Born

24 April 1888 in Guadalcázar, Córdoba, Spain

Died

25 July 1936 in Fernán-Núñez, 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 Rafael Reyes Moreno, also known as Rafael Moreno Reyes, was a priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, who was dedicated to serving the community of Fernán Núñez. Born on 24 April 1888 in Guadalcázar, Córdoba, he grew up in a religious and devout family. Inspired by his parents' faith and with a desire to serve God, Rafael pursued his vocation to become a priest.

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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