Blessed Santiago Mestre Iborra
Also known as: Father Santiago of Rafelbuñol
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 29
Born
April 10, 1909
Died
September 28, 1936
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Santiago Mestre Iborra, also known as Father Santiago of Rafelbuñol, was born on 10 April 1909 in Rafelbuñol, Valencia, Spain. He was the seventh of nine children born to Onofre Mestre and Mercedes Iborra. Santiago was baptized just two days after his birth and showed early signs of piety and devotion.