St. Martin de Porres

Miracle Healer 1579 – 1639

Patronage Social Justice & Peru

Feast Day October 22

Fun Fact

Martin had empathy at a young age. Once he learned about medicine, he began to heal the sick and went on to continue to tend to those in need at his Dominican infirmary.

At the friary, Martin created a wildlife refuge for animals in need.

Prayer

Saint Martin, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may have empathy and compassion, and do what I can with my gifts in caring for all life.

Amen.