San Pedro Claver
Spanish Jesuit saint and missionary
Born
June 26th, 1581
444 years ago
Died
1654
371 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Spain
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Born in 1581, a Spanish Jesuit missionary dedicated life to the service of enslaved people in the Americas. Deployed to Cartagena, Colombia, provided care and catechesis to thousands of Africans brought to the region. Established a reputation for compassion and advocacy for the rights of the enslaved, working tirelessly to alleviate their suffering. Canonized in 1888, he became the patron saint of enslaved people and mission workers.
Establishing a mission for enslaved Africans
Being canonized as a saint in 1888
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