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

13 August (Mercedarians)

Born

Valladolid, Spain

Died

Drowned in 1361

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.

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