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Detail Of An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Pedro Of Santa Maria And Blessed Simone De Lara By Bertoni Date Unknown

Detail Of An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Pedro Of Santa Maria And Blessed Simone De Lara By Bertoni Date Unknown

Blessed Pedro Of Santa Maria

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 13

Religious Order

Biography

Blessed Pedro of Santa Maria, also known as Pedro de Santa María and Pedro Martínez, was a Mercedarian friar who lived during the 14th century. He was born in Valladolid, Spain, to devout Catholic parents who instilled in him a strong love for God and the Church. Pedro entered the religious life and joined the Mercedarian Order, known for its mission to rescue Christians held captive by Muslim forces.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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