Blessed Simão Da Costa

Blessed

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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