Saint José Melchór Garcíasampedro Suárez
Also known as: Melchior Garcia Sanpedro
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 28
Born
April 26, 1821
Died
July 1, 28
Canonized
19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
29 April 1951 by Pope Pius XII)
Biography
Saint José Melchór García Sampedro Suárez, also known as Melchior Garcia Sanpedro, was born on 26 April 1821 in Cortes, Quirós, Asturias, Spain. From a young age, he displayed a devout and pious nature, demonstrating a strong inclination towards religious life. In pursuit of his vocation, José Melchór enrolled at the University of Oviedo, where he specialized in the study of theology....
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