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Blessed Baldassarre Velasquez

Blessed Baldassarre Velasquez, also known as Baldassarre of La Muela, was a Mercedarian friar who lived during the 16th century in Zaragoza, Spain.

Feast Day September 11

Biography

Blessed Baldassarre Velasquez, also known as Baldassarre of La Muela, was a Mercedarian friar who lived during the 16th century in Zaragoza, Spain. Unfortunately, very little information is available about his early life, including his exact birth date, as historical records are scarce.

Baldassarre's life is primarily known for the events surrounding his imprisonment and subsequent martyrdom. He was captured and held captive by the Saracens in La Muela, Zaragoza, during a time when religious tensions were high between Christians and Muslims. The Saracens, in an attempt to undermine his faith, ordered Baldassarre to renounce Christianity. However, instead of succumbing to their demands, he bravely chose to defy them by openly preaching against their vices and wickedness.

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Blessed Baldassarre Velasquez

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