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St. Pedro Calungsod was canonized October 21, 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI for the reasons explained below:
from the website Saints and Angels Saint Pedro Calungsod (c. 1654 � April 2, 1672) is a Filipino Roman Catholic martyr who was killed while doing missionary work in Guam in 1672. He was beatified on March 5, 2000, by Pope John Paul II. As a skilled sacristan and teacher of cathecism, he was a companion of Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores to the Marianas Islands. Through their efforts, many receive the sacraments especially that of baptism. A plot to kill Pedro and San Vitores started when a certain Choco, a Chinese who gained influence over the Macanas of Marianas Island, circulated false accusations that the missionaries were spreading poison through the ritual of the pouring of water (i.e. baptism), and through the ritual of Catholic Masses. Calungsod and Diego San Vitores were both murdered after baptizing an infant and mother who converted to the Roman Catholic faith. Calungsod is the second Filipino saint after San Lorenzo Ruiz if approved by the Pope and the Holy See.
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The Catholic Church canonized Pedro Calungsod in recognition of his martyrdom and contribution to the spread of Christianity. Calungsod was a Filipino missionary who was killed while evangelizing in Guam in 1672, and his canonization in 2012 affirmed his sanctity and role as a model of faith.
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Were Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Blessed Pedro Calungsod martyred?
Yes, both Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Blessed Pedro Calungsod were martyred for their faith. Saint Lorenzo Ruiz was martyred in Japan in 1637, while Blessed Pedro Calungsod was martyred in Guam in 1672. They are both revered as Filipino martyrs and saints in the Catholic Church.
Was Pedro Calungsod a martyr?
Yes, Pedro Calungsod was a martyr.
When will the canonization of Pedro Calungsod be?
Pedro Calungsod will be canonized on October 21,2012.
How can you show your support to the canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod?
Pedro Calungsod was canonized on October 21, 2012, by Pope Benedict XVI.
When did Pedro calungsod born?
Blessed Pedro Calungsod was born at Iloilo City at Visayas (he is a certain Ilonggo) in c. (circa) 1654.
Who was the first Filipino Catholic saint martyred in Japan in the 17th century?
Saint Pedro Calungsod was martyred in 1672 at the age of 17.
What are the works which Pedro Calungsod had shared to the people?
i have no clue.
What are the ratings and certificates for San Pedro Calungsod Batang Martir - 2013?
San Pedro Calungsod Batang Martir - 2013 is rated/received certificates of: Philippines:PG-13
How did Pedro Calungsod die?
because of the spear that hit him and die.
What is the meaning of the leaf in the chest of Blessed Pedro Calungsod?
The leaf symbolizes the bayanihan spirit or unity among Filipinos in the face of adversity. It represents the martyrdom and sacrifice of Blessed Pedro Calungsod as he served as a catechist in Guam.
How did Blessed Pedro Calungsod become a saint?
Blessed Pedro Calungsod became a saint through the process called canonization in the Catholic Church. He was officially declared a saint by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012, after the recognition of a miracle attributed to his intercession. This process involved thorough investigation into his life, virtues, and the miracles associated with his intercession.
Who killed blessed Pedro Calungsod?
He was killed by Japanese while preaching in Japan with Lorenzo Ruiz.
