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Statue of Saint Pedro de San José Betancur
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Saint Pedro de San José Betancur

Saint Pedro de San José Betancur was a Secular Franciscan who founded a hospital, a shelter, and a school for the poor in Guatemala City. He also founded a religious congregation for men.

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April 26
Martydom of Saint Paul Miki and Companions

Saint Paul Miki and Companions

February 6
A Jesuit Brother and native of Japan, Saint Paul Miki was crucified, along with 25 other Catholics, for preaching his belief in Jesus.
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Sketch of Saint Agatha

Saint Agatha

February 5
One of the four virgin martyrs celebrated in the Catholic calendar of saints, Saint Agatha was arrested during the persecution of Decius in 251. Tortured for her beauty and tempted to violate her chastity, Agatha was eventually martyred.
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Painting of Saint Joseph of Leonissa

Saint Joseph of Leonissa

February 4
Saint Joseph of Leonissa was known for his austerity of life and single-minded commitment to preaching. Arrested and warned to change his ways, Joseph returned to his former behavior and was re-arrested and condemned to die. He escaped, however, and ...
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Fresco of Saint Blaise

Saint Blaise

February 3
Popularly known as the saint who protects from ailments of the throat, Saint Blaise was a bishop and martyr of the fourth century. We know little else about him, except that he suffered persecution even after the Edict of Toleration ...
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Stained Glass window of Presentation of the Lord

Presentation of the Lord

February 2
Being an observant Jewish couple, it stands to reason that Mary and Joseph went to the Temple for Mary's purification—as prescribed by Mosaic Law—40 days after Jesus' birth. The blessing of candles and the procession of light were added to ...
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Painting of Saint Ansgar

Saint Ansgar

February 1
Saint Ansgar was a Benedictine missionary who spent his life trying to convert northern Europe. It seems for every step he took forward, he ended up taking two backward.
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