SAINT
saint-martin-de-porres
biography
Saint Martin de Porres (1579-1639) of Lima, Peru, a Dominican lay brother of mixed Spanish and African descent, served the sick and poor with heroic charity and was known for miracles and care of animals. Canonized in 1962, he is a patron of social justice.
feast Day
11-03
patronages
- social justice
- mixed-race people
- barbers
canonization Status
canonized
feast Month
11
feast Day Of Month
3