Juan Diego was born in the village of Tlayacac, Cuauhtitlan, (about 15 miles north of modern Mexico City) in 1474. It was part of the Aztec Empire at the time.
Saint Juan Diego lived in Mexico, near present-day Mexico City. He is known for his vision of the Virgin Mary, which led to the establishment of the basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
No, Saint Juan Diego was not a martyr. He is known for his vision of the Virgin Mary, which led to the construction of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
Juan Diego was a Mexican indigenous farmer and laborer.
St. Juan Diego became a saint through the process of canonization by the Catholic Church. He was recognized for the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to him in 1531 in Tepeyac, Mexico, which led to the conversion of many indigenous people to Christianity. After a thorough investigation of his life and miracles attributed to his intercession, St. Juan Diego was officially canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 2002.
Saint Juan Diego is known for his vision of the Virgin Mary in 1531, leading to the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He is a revered figure in Mexican and Catholic history for his role in spreading the message of faith and devotion to the Virgin Mary.
There is no record of any children born to Juan Diego and his wife.
Juan Diego was born on July 12, 1474, Cuautitlan, Mexico, (Near Mexico City).
Juan Diego is not currently listed as a patron saint.
Juan Diego was born in the year 1474 Tlayacac, Cuauhtitlan (about 15 miles north of modern Mexico City, Mexico) as Cuauhtlatoatzin.
Saint Juan Diego's parents were named Juan Bernardino and Maria Lucia.
Juan Diego is represented by an eagle.
Juan Diego is not currently listed as a patron saint.
Juan Diego does not currently show any officially assigned patronages.
Pope John Paul II declared Juan Diego a saint.
Juan Diego currently is not a patron saint.
As far as I know, Juan Diego has not been officially designated a patron saint of anything yet.
December 9 is the feast of Juan Diego.