[4] When he was fourteen, he entered the Saint Joseph of Guadalajara Seminary to attend high school, but he would leave in 1900 to return to work in the shoe shop.

Due to his low fidelity, the General Prefect Miguel de la Mora subjected him to rigorous tests for a year.

But it was clear that David's personality had matured and surprised his examiners by his dedication to mental prayer and his perseverance in enduring adversity.

When they crossed the botanical garden, in front of the old San Miguel Hospital, they were intercepted by Enrique Vera, who ordered his immediate arrest and without prior trial, sentenced him to the death penalty.

A timely pardon saved Father Araiza's life but Galván would not suffer the same fate, as he was sent to Coronel Calderón Street, next to the Belén Cemetery.