Saint José María Rubio Y Peralta
Also known as: Apostle of Madrid
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 2
Born
July 22, 1864
Died
May 2, 1929
Canonized
4 May 2003 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
6 October 1985 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint José María Rubio Y Peralta, also known as the Apostle of Madrid, was born on 22 July 1864 in Dalías, Spain. He was one of twelve children born to a farm family, but unfortunately, six of his siblings passed away during childhood. Despite this tragic loss, José María grew up in a devout Catholic environment that influenced his vocation to the priesthood....
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