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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

Saint Didacus of Alcalá, born in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, was drawn from youth to the solitary life, supporting himself through the humble craft of weaving mats. After embracing the Franciscan way, he joined the lay brothers at the convent of Arizafa, where his profound spiritual wisdom, despite lacking formal education, made him a sought-after guide. In 1442, he journeyed as a missionary

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