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Peter of Alcántara
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Peter of Alcántara, OFM (born Peter Garavita; Spanish: Pedro de Alcántara; 1499 – October 18, 1562) was a Spanish Franciscan friar who was canonized in 1669.[1]
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Peter of Alcántara OFM | |
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![]() Saint Peter of Alcántara, painted wood sculpture by Pedro de Mena (1628) | |
Friar, Mystic | |
Born | 1499 Alcántara, Spain |
Died | 18 October, 1562 (aged 62-63) Arenas de San Pedro, Spain |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | April 18, 1622 by Pope Gregory XV |
Canonized | April 28, 1669 by Pope Clement IX |
Feast | October 19 |
Attributes | Franciscan habit |
Patronage | Brazil, Eucharistic adoration, Extremadura, Pakil, Shrewsbury Cathedral |
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