São Martinho de Porres
Saint Martin de Porres, a 17th-century Peruvian saint, is known for his compassionate service to the poor and his dedication to racial equality. Born to a Spanish father and an African slave mother, he became a member of the Dominican Order and is celebrated for his miraculous healings, love for animals, and efforts to bridge racial divides in a time of significant social injustice.
Born on Dec 09, 1579 (445 years old)
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He carries the testimony of Saint Martin de Porres, the illegitimate son of a Spanish man and a freed African slave.
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