Saint Valentin Faustino Berri Ochoa
Also known as: Balentin Berrio-Otxoa de Arizti; Valentin de Berriochoa; Valentine Berrio-Ochoa
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
November 1
Born
February 14, 1827
Died
November 1, 1
Canonized
19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
20 May 1906 by Pope Saint Pius X
Biography
Saint Valentin Faustino Berri Ochoa, also known as Balentin Berrio-Otxoa de Arizti, Valentin de Berriochoa, and Valentine Berrio-Ochoa, was born on 14 February 1827 in Elorrio, within the diocese of Vitoria, Spain. From a young age, he exhibited a profound devotion to God and a strong desire to serve the Church. Valentin's journey towards priesthood began when he was ordained as a priest on 14 June 1851....