📚 St. José Sánchez del Río (Boy Cristero Martyr)

St. José Sánchez del Río was a young Mexican Catholic who was martyred during the Cristero War, a period of intense persecution of the Catholic Church in Mexico. Born in 1913, José joined the Cristero cause as a teenager, serving as a supporter and aide to the Catholic fighters. Though still very young, he remained steadfast in his faith even after being captured by government forces.

José was imprisoned and tortured in an attempt to make him deny Christ and abandon his faith. He refused, famously proclaiming, “¡Viva Cristo Rey!” (“Long live Christ the King!”) before being killed on February 10, 1928, at just fourteen years old. His courage and fidelity made him a powerful example of youthful holiness and devotion to Christ.

Lived: March 28, 1913 – February 10, 1928 | Feast Day: February 10 | Canonized: October 16, 2016, by Pope Francis
Patronage: Children, adolescents, young Catholics, and those persecuted for their faith.

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Lived
March 28, 1913 – February 10, 1928
Canonized
October 16, 2016, by Pope Francis

St. José Sánchez del Río was a young Mexican Catholic who was martyred during the Cristero War, a period of intense persecution of the Catholic Church in Mexico. Born in 1913, José joined the Cristero cause as a teenager, serving as a supporter and aide to the Catholic fighters. Though still very young, he remained steadfast in his faith even after being captured by government forces.

José was imprisoned and tortured in an attempt to make him deny Christ and abandon his faith. He refused, famously proclaiming, “¡Viva Cristo Rey!” (“Long live Christ the King!”) before being killed on February 10, 1928, at just fourteen years old. His courage and fidelity made him a powerful example of youthful holiness and devotion to Christ.

Patron of

Children, adolescents, young Catholics, and those persecuted for their faith.

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