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Blessed Ferdinando Di Salcedo

Also known as: Fernando; Hernando

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1 October (Franciscan martyrology)

Died

Shot with arrows in 1516 on the modern Haitian side of the island of Hispaniola; body eaten by his killers; head and clothing displayed as trophies

Biography

Blessed Ferdinando Di Salcedo, a Franciscan friar and dedicated missionary in the Caribbean, is remembered for his unwavering faith and ultimate sacrifice. While the precise date and place of his birth remain unknown, his vocation led him to the challenging mission fields of the Americas, where he served with humility and zeal among indigenous communities. His life was marked by

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