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Married layman in the archdiocese of Madrid, Spain. Member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal. Martyred in the Spanish Civil War.

Born

• 1 January 1881 in Madrid, Spain

Died

• 21 August 1936 in Aravaca, Madrid, Spain

Venerated

• 23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Beatified

• 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis
• beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid

MLA Citation

• “Blessed José Garvi Calvente“. CatholicSaints.Info. 7 November 2017. Web. 19 January 2019. <>