The Feast of Martyrs of Damascus
Martyrs of Damascus is the Patron Saint of Syria
Martyrs of Damascus Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Feast Day, Beatification Date, Canonization DateMatrimony/Holy OrdersNot Married who became Saints
Martyrs of Damascus brief life History |
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Date of Birth | Early 18th Century |
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Country of Birth | Syria in Asia |
Profession | Franciscans and laymen |
Place of Work | Damascus, Syria |
Date of Death | 9-10 July 1860 |
Place of Death | Damascus, Syria |
Feast Day | July 10 |
Beatification | By Pope Pius XI on 10 October 1926 |
Canonization | By Not Available |
Patron Saint of | Syria |
Martyrs of Damascus Short life History
A group of Franciscans and laymen ordered by Druz Muslims to convert to Islam. They refused and were hacked to pieces.
• ‘Abd Al-Mu’ti Masabki
• Carmelo Bolta Bañuls
• Engelbert Kolland
• Francisco Pinazo Peñalver
• Fransis Masabki
• Juan Jacobo Fernández y Fernández
• Manuel Ruiz López
• Nicanor Ascanio de Soria
• Nicolás María Alberca Torres
• Pedro Soler Méndez
• Rufayil Masabki
Today’s Catholic Quote:
A group of Franciscans and laymen ordered by Druz Muslims to convert to Islam. They refused and were hacked to pieces
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