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Detail From La Cuisine Des Anges By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo 1646 Oil On Canvas Louvre Paris France
Detail From La Cuisine Des Anges By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo 1646 Oil On Canvas Louvre Paris France

Saint Didacus of Alcalá

Also known as: Diego; Diaz

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Nov

Born

1400 at Seville, Spain

Died

12 November 1463 at Alcala, Castile, Spain of natural causes

Canonized

1588 by Pope Sixtus V

Biography

From the humble craft of weaving mats, a profound spiritual wisdom emerged that would draw countless souls toward the divine. Born c. 1400 in Seville, Spain, this holy man was drawn from his youth to the solitary life, finding peace in the quietude of hermitage while supporting himself through manual labor. Though he lacked formal education, the grace of the Holy Spirit filled his heart with insights into the Christian life that made him a sought-after guide for those seeking spiritual direction.

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