Friar Galvao (Saint Antonio de Sant'Ana Galvao)
Feast day: December 11
First saint born in Brazil — feast on December 11.
Antonio de Sant'Ana Galvao was born in Guaratingueta, Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1739.
He entered the Franciscan order and founded the Convent of Light in Sao Paulo, dedicated to prayer and charity.
He lived humility, penance, and service to the poor and sick.
He died in 1822. Beatified in 1998 and canonized by Benedict XVI in 2007.
His liturgical feast is December 11. He is invoked for healing, peace, and trust in Providence, with great devotion in Brazil.
Dedicated prayer
To the first saint born in Brazil, we ask healing, peace, and trust in God's Providence.
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