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Martin de Porres
Roman Catholic saint (1579–1639)
"St. Martin de Porres" and "Saint Martin de Porres" redirect here. For other uses, see St. Martin de Porres (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Porres and the second or maternal family name is Velázquez.
Saint Martin de Porres OP | |
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Portrait of St. Martin de Porres, c. 17th century, Monastery of Rosa of Santa Maria in Lima. This portrait was painted during his lifetime or very soon after his death, hence it is probably the most true to his appearance. | |
| Born | 9 December 1579 Lima, Viceroyalty of Peru, Spanish Empire |
| Died | 3 November 1639(1639-11-03) (aged 59) Lima, Viceroyalty of Peru (modern-day Peru), Spanish Empire |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Lutheran Church, Anglican Communion |
| Beatified | 29 October 1837 by Pope Gregory XVI |
| Canonized | 6 May 1962, by Pope John XXIII |
| Major shrine | Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima, Pe
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