Saint Peter Nolasco
Also known as: Peter Nolascus; Pedro; Pietro
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
December 25
Died
December 25, 1258
Canonized
30 September 1628 by Pope Urban VIII (cultus confirmation)
Biography
Saint Peter Nolasco, also known as Peter Nolascus, Pedro, or Pietro, was born in 1182 to the noble French family in Mas-des-Saintes-Puelles, near Castelnaudary, Languedoc, France. From a young age, he displayed a deep devotion to the Catholic faith and lived a pious life. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when Peter was fifteen years old, as his father passed away, leaving him a substantial fortune....
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