Saint Lucas Alonso Gorda
Also known as: Father Lucas of the Holy Spirit; Lukas del Espíritu Santo; Luke Alonso Gorda
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 19
Born
October 18, 1594
Died
October 19, 1633
Canonized
18 October 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
18 February 1981 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Saint Lucas Alonso Gorda, a Dominican missionary priest of Spanish birth, dedicated his life to the evangelization of indigenous peoples in the New World. Entering the Order of Preachers, he embraced the rigorous spiritual and apostolic life of the Dominicans, committing himself to preaching the Gospel with unwavering dedication....
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