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Detail From An Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Bartholomew Of Olmedo By Bertoni Date Unknown

Detail From An Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Bartholomew Of Olmedo By Bertoni Date Unknown

Blessed Bartholomew Of Olmedo

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11 February (Mercedarians)

Died

November 1524 in Mexico; buried in Santiago de Tlaltelolco

Biography

Blessed Bartholomew of Olmedo, also known as Bartolomé de Olmedo, was a Mercedarian priest who holds a significant place in the history of the Catholic Church in Mexico. Notably, he is recognized as the first missionary priest to arrive in Mexico and played a crucial role in the evangelization efforts in the region.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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