Blessed Simão Da Costa
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 16
Died
July 16, 1570
Beatified
11 May 1854 by Pope Pius IX (cultus confirmation)
Biography
Blessed Simão Da Costa, also known as Blessed Simon, was a Jesuit novice, missionary, and martyr who dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith. He was born in Porto, Portugal, and displayed great devotion and piety from a young age. Simão joined the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, and embarked on a spiritual journey that would ultimately lead to his martyrdom.
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