Blessed Gualter Of Guimarães
Also known as: Walter; Gualtiero
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 2
Died
June 1, 2
Beatified
miracles were reported at his gravesite and popular devotion developed in the region as early as the latter 13th century
Biography
Blessed Gualter of Guimarães, also known as Walter or Gualtiero, was a spiritual student of Saint Francis of Assisi in the early 13th century. He was born in an unknown year and hailed from Guimarães, Portugal. Inspired by the teachings and example of Saint Francis, Gualter became one of the first Franciscan friars, joining the religious community at the Monte di Santa Catarina house near Urgezes, Portugal.
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