Dr. José Gregorio Hernández (1864-1919) and Mother Carmen Rendiles (1903-1977) were canonized today, October 19, news that fills all Venezuelan faithful with excitement for their first two saints.

 

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Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican from early hours to witness the event, which marks a milestone in Venezuela’s Catholic history.

Pope Leo XIV officially declared both Venezuelans saints, along with five other Blesseds, during Holy Mass.

 

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The canonization of these two illustrious Venezuelans will be followed by a grand national commemoration on October 25 at the Simón Bolívar Monumental Stadium in Caracas.

 

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Preparations for the canonization of José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles at the Vatican on October 19 are in their final stages.

“We are preparing spiritually through prayer, but we are also preparing synodically through the Archdiocese of Caracas. Let us remember that these are two saints, the first time in history that two saints from the same country were canonized on the same day,” said Mother Carmen Ríos, vice postulator of the Mother Carmen cause.

The Venezuelan representatives who will be present in Italy for the canonization are preparing to travel to Europe. The parishioners eagerly await this moment, which will surely be widely covered by the media so that all Venezuelans can appreciate the solemn event.

 

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It is known that some 50 religious members of the Congregation of the Servants of Jesus will be in the Vatican to “witness this historic canonization of seven blessed from around the world, including for the first time two humble but extraordinary Venezuelans.”

Detailed information on the activities related to the canonization can be found on the website of the Archdiocese of Caracas.

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This Friday, the date for the canonization of Blessed Venezuelans Dr. José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles was announced. Pope Leo XIV set the date for October 19.

The date was set by the pontiff this Friday, June 13, during the first consistory to select certain dates for canonization.

 

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The ceremony will be held in St. Peter’s Basilica, presided over by Pope Leo XIV. In preparation for this important event for the Venezuelan faithful and those of other nations, the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Caracas will hold various activities in Venezuela, Latin America, and Rome to promote the lives and work of the upcoming Venezuelan saints.

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On March 28, Pope Francis signed the decree for the canonization of Venezuelan Blessed Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez, founding nun of the Congregation of the Servants of Jesus.

 

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According to Vatican News, the Supreme Pontiff authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the decrees for her canonization.

The Archdiocese of Caracas expressed its joy over this event on its Instagram account, stating: “We share the great joy of the Servants of Jesus Congregation, following Pope Francis’ authorization of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the decree concerning the miracle of Blessed Mother Carmen Rendiles.”

 

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As you may recall, Pope Francis signed the decree of canonization of José Gregorio Hernández, doctor of the poor, on February 25, 2025.

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Pope Francis signed the canonization of Blessed Dr. José Gregorio Hernández. Despite his delicate state of health, the pontiff has given Venezuelans this good news from Italy.

 

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As reported by national and international media, Pope Francis’ decision was published this Tuesday 25 in the bulletin of the press office of the Holy See.

The Venezuelan archbishop, Monsignor Raúl Biord Castillo, has indicated that regarding this decision it is expected that in the next few months the date for this important celebration will be determined.

 

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