SAINT
saint-turibius-of-mogrovejo
A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo (1538-1606), Archbishop of Lima, was a tireless reformer and defender of the indigenous peoples of Peru, confirming and catechizing across vast territories. Canonized in 1726, he is a patron of the bishops of Latin America.
feast Day
03-23
patronages
- Latin American bishops
- Peru
canonization Status
canonized
feast Month
3
feast Day Of Month
23