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Blessed Pedro Vázquez
Blessed Pedro Vázquez

Blessed Pedro Vázquez

Also known as: Father Pedro of Saint Catherine

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 25

Died

August 1, 25

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Blessed Pius IX

Religious Order

Dominican

Venerated

26 February 1866 by Pope Blessed Pius IX (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Pedro Vázquez, also known as Father Pedro of Saint Catherine, was a renowned Dominican priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith. He was born in Verín, Orense, Spain in 1590. From an early age, Pedro showed great piety and devotion, leading him to join the Dominican Order.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1867-05-07 by 7 May 1867 by Pope Blessed Pius IX

Feast Days

August 25September 10
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