Saint Peter Canisius
Also known as: Hammer of Protestantism; Peter Kanis; Peter Kannees; Peter Kanys; Petrus Canisius; Petrus Kanis; Second Apostle of Germany
Feast Day
December 21
Born
May 8, 1521
Died
December 21, 1597
Canonized
21 May 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Beatified
23 November 1864 by Pope Pius IX at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy
Biography
Saint Peter Canisius, also known as the Hammer of Protestantism, was born on May 8, 1521, in Niemguen, Netherlands. He was the son of Jacob Canisius, a wealthy burgomeister, and Ægidia van Houweningen, who passed away shortly after his birth. From a young age, Peter showed great promise and intellect. Peter received his education in Cologne, Germany, where he studied art, civil law, and theology....
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