Blessed Victor Emilio Moscoso-Cárdenas
Profile
Baptized at the age of six days. Studied law in college, but was drawn to religious life and joined the Jesuits at age 18. Studied at the San Luis Seminary College. Priest. Teacher at the San Felipe Neri school. Martyr.
Born
- shot twice on 4 May 1897 in Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador
- the killers tried to stage the scene so it looked like Father Victor had been armed and was shot in combat
- 12 February 2019 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
- 16 November 2019 by Pope Francis
- the beatification recognition was celebrated at the Estadio Olímpico, Riobamba, Ecuador with Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu the chief celebrant
- Pope Francis: Venerable Servant of God Salvator Victor Aemilius Moscoso Cárdenas is given the honors of the Blessed
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Victor Emilio Moscoso-Cárdenas“. CatholicSaints.Info. 8 May 2024. Web. 18 May 2024. <>