Laypeople
Saint Martin de Porres
Saint Martin de Porres is known for his charity and care for the poor, breaking social barriers to serve all. His miraculous deeds and compassion continue to inspire social justice.
Patron saint of
Mixed-race People, Barbers, Social Justice
- Feast
- November 3
- Era
- 16th Century
- Place
- Lima
At a Glance
Saint Martin de Porres
- Feast Day
- November 3
- Era
- 16th Century
- Primary Place
- Lima
- Vocation
- Laypeople
- Patronage
- Mixed-race People, Barbers, Social Justice
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Overview
Saint Martin de Porres
Saint Martin de Porres is known for his charity and care for the poor, breaking social barriers to serve all. His miraculous deeds and compassion continue to inspire social justice.
Feast day: November 3
Patronage
Mixed-race People, Barbers, Social Justice
Connected Places
- Lima, Peru: His home and ministry center
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Kindred Saints
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