St. Antonius van Hoornaar Biography
Saint Antonius van Hoornaar Profile. Born: 16th century in Netherlands, Europe. Worked in Netherlands. Died: July 9 1572 in Brielle, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Feast Day is celebrated on July 9.
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The Memorial of Saint Antonius van Hoornaar – Saint of the Day |
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St. Antonius van Hoornaar Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth |
16th century |
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Country of Birth |
Netherlands of Europe |
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Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Priests |
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Profession |
Priest |
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Place of Work |
Netherlands |
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Date of Death |
July 9 1572 |
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Place of Death |
Brielle, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands |
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Feast Day |
July 9 |
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Beatification |
Beatified by Pope Clement X |
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Canonization |
Canonized by Pope Pius IX |
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Patron Saint of |
N/A |
Biography
Saint Antonius van Hoornaar, a franciscan priest. Martyred by Calvinists for “papism” and his faith in the Real Presence in the Eucharist. One of the Martyrs of Gorkum. Among nineteen saints executed by Calvinists for unwaveringness to the Pope and for their faith in the Real Presence in the Eucharist.
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