Saint Lorenzo Ruiz

First Filipino Saint

Saint Lorenzo Ruiz

First Filipino Saint

Born: Binondo, Manila, Philippines, 1600[?]

Died for the Faith: Nagasaki, Japan, 1637

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Spirit of the Living God Charismatic Community,

Filipino Ministry and St. Columba Parish.

Dedicated, November 1, 2003

Solemnity of All Saints

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“I shall die for God,

And for Him I will give many thousands of lives

if I had them.”

Marker is on St. Columba Church west parking lot drive south of Livingston Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

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