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Saint Otto of Morocco
Saint Otto of Morocco

Saint Otto of Morocco

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 16

Died

January 16, 1220

Canonized

1481 by Pope Sixtus IV

Biography

Saint Otto of Morocco, also known as Saint Otto of Coimbra, was a Franciscan Friar Minor who played a significant role in the evangelization of the Moors in the West. He was a faithful disciple of Saint Francis of Assisi and dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith among the Muslim population. Born in an unknown date and place, Saint Otto joined the Franciscan order in the early 13th century....

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