
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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