Blessed Elias Del Socorro Nieves

Blessed Elias del Socorro Nieves, also known as Mateo Elias Nieves, was born on September 21, 1882, in San Pedro, Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was born into a deeply religious peasant family but was a sickly baby, leading his family to quickly baptize him as they feared he might not survive. Despite the early health challenges, Elias managed to grow up, yet his struggles were far from over.