Saint Peter Faber
Also known as: Apostle of Germany; Peter Fabre; Peter Favre; Petrus Faber; Pierre Favre; Pierre Lefevre
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 1
Born
April 13, 1506
Died
August 1, 1546
Canonized
17 December 2013 by Pope Francis
Beatified
5 September 1872 by Pope Leo XIII
Biography
Saint Peter Faber, also known as the Apostle of Germany, Peter Fabre, Peter Favre, Petrus Faber, Pierre Favre, and Pierre Lefevre, was born on April 13, 1506, in Villaret, Savoy. He came from a humble farm family and spent his youth working as a shepherd. Despite his modest background, Peter showed early signs of his deep faith and love for God....
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