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Patron Saint of Brazil (named by Pope Blessed Pius IX in 1862)

Saint Peter of Alcantara is the patron saint of brazil (named by pope blessed pius ix in 1862).

Saint Peter of Alcantara

Saint Peter of Alcantara

Feast: October 18

Saint Peter of Alcantara, also known as Pedro Garavita or Saint Peter of Alcantara, was born in 1499 in Alcantara, Estremadura, Spain. His father, Peter Garavita, served as the governor of the...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Peter of Alcantara

Dear Saint Peter of Alcantara, you who have been chosen as patron of brazil (named by pope blessed pius ix in 1862), we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of brazil (named by pope blessed pius ix in 1862). Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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