Born around 1400 in San Nicolas del Puerto, Andalusia, Spain, Diego He came from a poor but very pious family. In his youth, he Third Order St. Francis And lived like a repentant hermit Under the guidance of the Third Priest, we cultivate a deep life of prayer and detachment.
Then he Franciscan Order of Observancewhere he declared: lego brothers. Taking this position, with no aspirations to the priesthood, allowed him to offer himself completely. manual work And to humble serviceimmediately noticeable with rapid progress. virtue and his great love for poverty.
in 1441Sent to. canary islands as missionaryone of the first to arrive. Despite having no formal education, his enthusiasm and good judgment led to his appointment. Guardian of the Monastery of FuerteventuraAfter defending the indigenous rights.
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in 1450traveled to rome for him jubilee and Canonization of Saint Bernardino of Siena. During the pilgrimage, infectious disease whipped the monks who had gathered at Aracoeli Monastery. Diego was in charge of nursing by immeasurable acts of charity faith in god.
It is believed that he always had food with him, even though there was a shortage of supplies in the city. Abundant preparations For the sick. Miraculously, restore health Many of them can be resolved by simply doing the following: sign of the cross or anoint their eyes oil.
he most famous miracle And it is represented by rose. Diego I was drinking a lot bread from the monastery table poor. One day, when he was accused and asked to open the package, habitthe bread had been transformed into. beautiful rose bouquetsaved him from reprimand.
The Devotion and Legacy of Saint Diego de Alcalá of Spain
San Diego de Alcala died in November 12, 1463but he is commemorated November 13th. His last words as he looked into my eyes crosswas: “O faithful tree, O precious nail! You have carried a very sweet burden, for you are worthy to carry the Lord and King of heaven.”. his The body remained undecomposed and released pleasant scent.
it is first lego brothers of Franciscans in existence canonizedwhat he did Pope Sixtus V in 1588. his fame is holiness After his death, a large crowd gathered worship his remainsvery saintly popular,especially Spain.
it is Special Patron of the Lay Franciscan Brothers. your name, “Diego” (Latin Didax)named the city of San Diego, Californiawhere: Franciscan mission for his honor.
a prayer People who often talk to him say this: “God, who taught blessed Diego to put the kingdom of heaven above all precious things on earth, may we follow your example, walk in humility and love, and share in God’s reward in heaven, through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
he November 13thhe saint We also celebrate other saints such as: Saint Homobonus of Cremona and Saint Nicholas I, Pope. This week, November 10th to 16thand other notable ones are remembered, including: Saint Augustine Pietrantoni, San Martin de Tours and saint elisabeth of hungary.
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