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Blessed Santiago Calero Redondo

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19-Aug

Born

27 July 1869 in Pedroche, Córdoba, Spain

Died

19 August 1936 in Villa del Río, 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 Santiago Calero Redondo, also known as Blessed Santiago of Villa del Río, was a dedicated priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain, known for his faith and selfless service to the Villa del Río community. He was born on 27 July 1869 in the town of Pedroche, located in the province of Córdoba.

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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