Peter To Rot
Peter To Rot was a lay catechist from Papua New Guinea who is remembered for his courageous stand in promoting the Catholic faith during the Japanese occupation in World War II. His commitment to his faith, despite the dangers he faced, ultimately led to his martyrdom, and he was beatified in 1995. Peter To Rot is an inspiring figure for many in the Pacific Island nations.
Born on Jan 01, 1912 (113 years old)
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Venezuela:
Peter To Rot was canonized as a lay saint from Papua New Guinea.
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Slovenia:
He became a saint for defending Christian marriage during the Japanese occupation in World War II.
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Panama:
Peter To Rot was canonized by Pope León XIV as a saint.
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Italy:
Peter To Rot was martyred for his defense of the sanctity of marriage during World War II.
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Guatemala:
Peter To Rot was canonized as the first saint of Papua New Guinea.
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Venezuela:
Peter To Rot was canonized as a saint during the same ceremony.
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Croatia:
Među kanoniziranim blaženicima je i prvi domorodački svetac Papue Nove Gvineje, laik Peter To Rot.
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Venezuela:
Peter To Rot is among those who will be proclaimed saints.
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Venezuela:
Peter To Rot is among those being canonized alongside José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendiles.
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Venezuela:
Peter To Rot will also be canonized during the ceremony.
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