Saint Peter Baptist
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- Memorial
- 6 February
- Profile
- Joined the Franciscans in 1567.
Missionary to Mexico, the Philippines beginning in 1583, and Japan in 1593.
First bishop of the diocese of Nueva Caceres, Philippines.
Noted for his work with lepers.
Superior of the missionaries in Japan.
Negotiated with the Japanese emperor.
Founded schools, hospitals, and convents.
Wonder worker.
The emperor began to fear that missionaries were a prelude to invasion by the west, and ordered them all imprisoned.
One of the Martyrs of Nagasaki.
Reportedly seen celebrating Mass long after his death.
- Born
- 1545 at San Esteban del Valle, Avila, Spain
- Died
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crucified on 5 February 1597 at Nagasaki, Japan
body reported incorrupt after two months exposure to the elements
- Beatified
- 14 September 1627 by Pope Urban VIII
- Canonized
- 8 June 1862 by Pope Pius IX
- Patronage
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Caceres, Philippines, archdiocese of
Japan
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