Why do you think Pedro Calungsod was declared a saint?
Why do you think Pedro Calungsod was declared a saint?
Although born in the Philippines, St. Pedro Calungsod is loosely considered an American saint because he was martyred in the United States territory of Guam.
What patron saint is Pedro Calungsod?
San Pedro Calungsod is widely venerated as the patron saint of the Philippines, Guam, Cebu, the Filipino youth, altar boys, and overseas Filipino workers.
Is there a Filipino saint?
Lorenzo Ruiz
| Saint Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila | |
|---|---|
| First Saint and Protomartyr of the Philippines | |
| Patronage | The Philippines, Filipinos, Overseas Filipino Workers and migrant workers, immigrants, the poor, separated families, Filipino youth, Chinese-Filipinos, Filipino Altar servers, Tagalogs, Archdiocese of Manila. |
Where was Pedro Calungsod born?
Ginatilan, Philippines
Pedro Calungsod/Place of birth
Who is SAINT PEDRO CALUNGSOD?
Saint Pedro Calungsod is a migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist who, along with the Spanish Jesuit missionary Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious persecution and martyrdom in Guam for their missionary work in 1672. Few details of the early life of Calungsod (spelled Calonsor in Spanish records) are known.
Did Blessed Pedro Calungsod perform miracles in Cebu?
Photo by Ryan Christopher J Sorote CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod approaches, more miracles are now being attributed to his intercession in Cebu. Two school teachers have claimed that Calungsod interceded for them in their time of need. The Catholic Church, however, has not verified the supposed miracles.
What is the history of Saint Pedro?
Pedro was declared “Blessed” by Pope John Paul II on March 5, 2000. On Dec. 19, 2011 the Holy See approved evidence submitted of a miracle, qualifying him for sainthood. Pope Benedict XVI has set his canonization on October 21 on the occasion of World Mission Sunday. Saints are a rare breed among us Filipinos.
What is Calungsod’s canonization date?
Calungsod was beatified on March 5, 2000, by Pope John Paul II, and canonized by Pope Benedict XVI at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on October 21, 2012.
