Blessed Juan De Verdegallo
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 2
Biography
Blessed Juan De Verdegallo, also known as Juan of Verdegallo, was a Mercedarian friar who is celebrated for his remarkable act of rescuing 99 Christians from slavery in Muslim Numidia. While specific details about his early life and birth are not available, his selfless deeds have left a lasting impact on the Catholic faith.