Saint Pedro Calungsod
Also known as: Peter Calungsod
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 2
Died
April 1, 2
Canonized
21 October 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI
Beatified
5 March 2000 by Pope John Paul II at Vatican City
Biography
Saint Pedro Calungsod, also known as Peter Calungsod, was a notable figure in the Catholic faith, known for his martyrdom and dedication to spreading Christianity. He was born around 1654 in Ginatilan, Cebu, Philippines, and was named after Saint Peter the Apostle. Calungsod received his education from the Jesuits in the Visayas, a region in the Philippines....