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Venerable
Antônio Ferreira Viçoso
1787–1875
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Venerable
2014
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Of the Congregation of the Mission, Bishop of Mariana (Brazil); he was a generous missionary, an educator and a great Bishop. A man of deep faith, he governed well and showed courage in facing the difficulties and obstacles linked to his ministry. He knew how to defend the freedom of the Church against the interference of imperial power.
Translated from the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
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1787Born in Peniche, Portugal
1875Died in Mariana
2014Declared Venerable by Pope Francis
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Born
1787
Peniche, Portugal
Died
1875
Mariana
Venerable
8 July 2014
Decree of Pope Francis
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