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Dec 1, 1579
Birth
In 1579 Saint Martin de Porres, or Saint of the Broom, was born in Lima, Peru -
Background
At the age fifteen, Saint Martin de Porres became a brother at the Third Order of Sainit Domonuc. Here, he spent his time working as a barber, farm laborer, an alms giver, and as an infirmarian. While there, he bacame close friends with Rose of Lima. -
Background
Despite the fact that he could not carry out his missions throughout the world, Saint Martin became a martyr, devoting his life to countless, severe penances. -
Death
After countless years of service, Saint Martin de Porres died November 3, 1639. -
Canonized as a Saint
On May 6, 1962, Saint Martin was cannonized as a saint for devoting his life to the sick, just as his mother did. -
Feast day
Saint Martin de Porres' works are celebrated on November 3, his feast day. Today he is remember for his countless years of service towards sick and becoming the first black saint.
