Blessed Bartholomew Alvarez

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Jan

Born

Near Braganza, Portugual

Died

Beheaded in 1737 in Tonkin (modern Vietnam)

Biography

Blessed Bartholomew Alvarez, also known as Bartholomew Álvares, was a renowned Catholic missionary and martyr who dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity in distant lands. He was born near Braganza, Portugal, in an unknown year, displaying early signs of devotion and piety.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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