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Blessed Vicente Sales Genovés
Blessed Vicente Sales Genovés

Blessed Vicente Sales Genovés

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

29-Sep

Born

15 October 1881 in Valencia, Spain

Died

29 September 1936 in Picadero de Paterna, Valencia, Spain

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Vicente Sales Genovés was a Jesuit brother who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 15 October 1881 in Valencia, Spain. Little is known about his early life and education, but it is believed that he felt a strong calling to serve God and dedicate his life to the Church.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

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