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Blessed Diego De Azevedo

Also known as: Didacus

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

6 February; 30 December

Died

30 December 1207 of natural causes

Biography

Blessed Diego De Azevedo, also known as Didacus, was a courtier who served Prince Ferdinand. His life took an unexpected turn when he was assigned the task of escorting the prince's fiancée, only to discover upon his arrival that she had recently passed away. It was during this time that Diego encountered the influential figure of Saint Dominic de Guzman, who was delivering a sermon nearby. Deeply moved by Saint Dominic's words, Diego made a life-altering decision to renounce his former courtly existence and embrace a religious vocation.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

February 6 December 30

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