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Martin de Porres, Saint of the “Least” [Catholic Caucus]
Litany of St. Martin de Porres (For an Election Novena - Oct.26 — Nov.3)
Saint Martin's Story [Martin de Porres]
28 posted on 11/03/2012 7:18:38 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Information:
St. Martin de Porres
Feast Day: November 3
Born: December 9, 1579, Lima, Peru
Died: November 3, 1639, Lima, Peru
Canonized: May 6, 1962 by Pope John XXIII
Major Shrine:

Church and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima, Peru

Patron of: black people, hair stylists, innkeepers, mixed-race people, Peru, poor people, public education, public health, public schools, race relations, social justice, state schools, television, Peruvian Naval Aviators



29 posted on 11/03/2012 7:23:47 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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