Ezequiél Moreno y Díaz

Spanish Augustinian Recollect priest and saint

Ezequiél Moreno y Díaz - Spanish Augustinian Recollect priest and saint
Born

April 9th, 1848
176 years ago

Died

1906
119 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Spain

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Ezequiél Moreno y Díaz served as an Augustinian Recollect priest, dedicating life to the church and its missions. Born in Spain, he became a influential figure in various locations including the Philippines where he led significant missionary efforts. His dedication to the spiritual well-being of his communities marked his tenure. Moreno y Díaz engaged in extensive pastoral work and worked to improve the lives of those around him, embodying the ideals of the Augustinian Recollects.

Contributed to missionary efforts in the Philippines

Served as a provincial of the Augustinian Recollects

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