Blessed John del Prado
- Also known as
- John of Prado
- Memorial
- 24 May
- Profile
- Studied theology at Salamanca.
Priest.
Member of the Barefooted Franciscans of the Strict Observance
Missionary to Muslims in Morocco in 1613.
Martyred by order of the ruler of Marrakesh with two other Spanish friars whose names have not come down to us.
- Born
- at Morgobresio, Léon, Spain
- Died
- tortured and burned to death on 24 May 1636 at Morocco
- Name Meaning
- God is gracious; gift of God (John)
- Beatified
- 24 May 1728 by Pope Benedict XIII
- Additional Information
- For All The Saints
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