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Martyrs of Vietnam
Martyrs of Vietnam

Saint José María Díaz Sanjurjo

Also known as: Joseph Diaz Sanjurjo

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 20

Born

October 26, 1818

Died

July 1, 20

Canonized

19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

29 April 1951 by Pope Pius XII

Biography

Saint José María Díaz Sanjurjo, O.P., was a Dominican priest whose life of dedicated service culminated in martyrdom for the faith. Ordained to the priesthood on 23 March 1844, he embraced the missionary vocation with fervor. His apostolic labors began in Manila, Philippines, before he journeyed to the mission fields of Vietnam....

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