Lorenzo was martyred for his faith by the Japanese.
Yes, Lorenzo Ruiz is the first Filipino saint to be recognized by the Catholic Church.
no. the only filipino saint is san lorenzo ruiz
Lorenzo was married but there are no references to her name.
Saint Lorenzo Ruiz was martyred on September 29-30, 1639..
Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila, a martyr, was canonized as the first Filipino saint.
His feast day is September 28. He became a saint because he died the death of a martyr while working in the service of Our Lord.
suffering yourself for others
Lorenzo Ruiz was beatified on February 18, 1981, by Pope John Paul II.
Lorenzo worked as a missionary in Japan and was martyred because of his work. This martyrdom pretty much assured him of sainthood.
Juan Diego is not currently listed as a patron saint.
here have been a number of martyrs in Nagasaki, including Saint Lorenzo Ruiz.
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.