Saint Mateo Alonso De Leciñana
Also known as: Alfonso Leciniana; Alonso Leciniana; Mateo Alonso de Leciñana y Alonso; Matthew Alonso Leziniana
Saint
Feast Day
January 22
Born
November 26, 1702
Died
January 1, 22
Canonized
19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
20 May 1906 by Pope Saint Pius X
Biography
Saint Mateo Alonso de Leciñana, a priest of the Order of Preachers (Dominican Order), dedicated his life to missionary work in Asia. After serving in the Philippines, he transferred to Vietnam, where he continued his pastoral ministry amidst growing persecution of Christians
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