Santo Hermano Pedro de San José Betancur

Guatemalareligious figureMaleb. 16269.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Santo Hermano Pedro de San José Betancur was a Spanish Franciscan friar and missionary known for his dedication to serving the poor and the sick in Guatemala. Born in 1626 in Tenerife, he became the first saint of Guatemala and is celebrated for his founding of the first orphanage in the country. His life was marked by a deep commitment to education and social justice, and he is venerated for his humility and compassion. His canonization by the Catholic Church took place in 2002, and he remains a significant figure in the history of Central American Christianity.