Blessed Rosalío Benito Ixchop
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 22
Born
August 16, 1914
Died
July 22, 1982
Beatified
23 April 2021 by Pope Francis
Venerated
23 January 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Rosalío Benito Ixchop, also known as Rosalío Benito Ixchop, was a pious married layman and catechist from the diocese of Quiché in Guatemala. He was born on August 16, 1914, in La Puerta, Chinique, Guatemala. Rosalío dedicated his life to serving his parish community and spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2021-04-23 by 23 April 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
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