Saint Peter of Alcantara
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Saint Peter of Alcantara was declared the Patron of Brazil by Pope Leo XII on 31 May 1826 at the request of Emperor Pedro I. He is outranked by the Virgin Mary in the Catholic hierarchy of saints. After the proclamation of the Virgin Aparecida as principal patron, he became the secondary patron saint of Brazil.
When
- First attested
- 1826 CE
- Attested period
- 1826 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Declared Patron of Brazil by Pope Leo XII on 31 May 1826 at Emperor Pedro I's request.
Relationships
- allied with
- Our Lady of Aparecida
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Pope Leo XII declared Saint Peter of Alcantara the 'Patron of Brazil' on 31 May 1826...Later...St. Peter became the secondary patron”
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