Saint Antonio of Tlaxcala
Also known as: Anthony of Tlaxcala
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 23
Died
January 1, 1529
Canonized
15 October 2017 by Pope Francis
Beatified
6 May 1990 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Antonio of Tlaxcala, also known as Anthony of Tlaxcala, was born around 1516-1517 in Tizatlán, Tlaxcala, Mexico. He was the grandson of the Tlaxcala noble Xicohténcati and was destined to inherit his title and estates. However, his life took a different turn when he encountered Christianity and decided to convert....