Doctor of the Church · June 13
St. Anthony of Padua
A Franciscan preacher who made the Gospel clear and challenged injustice.
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Saints from Portugal
Read the full stories of 8 saints whose birth or early family origins are associated with present-day Portugal.
Showing 1–8 of 8. Read each story’s origin note for traditional or disputed accounts.
Religious · 17 August
St. Beatrice of Silva
Beatrice of Silva, born Beatriz de Menezes da Silva, was a Portuguese noblewoman who became the foundress of the monastic Order of the Immaculate Conception.
Portugal · Reported birthplace
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Martyr · April 16
St. Engratia
Engratia is venerated as a virgin martyr and saint.
Portugal · Present-day geography
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Martyr · October 20
St. Irene of Tomar
Irene of Tomar was a Christian who was martyred for her faith in Visigothic Portugal.
Portugal · Present-day geography
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Martyr · February 4
St. John de Britto
John de Britto was a Portuguese Jesuit missionary and an evangelist, often called "the Portuguese St. Francis Xavier " by Indian Catholics.
Portugal · Present-day geography
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Religious · March 8
St. John of God
John of God, O.H. was a Portuguese soldier turned healthcare worker in Spain, whose followers later formed the Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God, a Catholic religious institute dedicated to the care of the poor, sick and those with mental disorders.
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Religious · 6 November
St. Nuno Álvares Pereira
Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira, OCarm , known as Constable of Portugal, was a Portuguese general who played a decisive role in the 1383–1385 Crisis that assured Portugal's independence from Castile.
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Bishop · March 1
St. Rudesind
Rudesind was a Galician bishop and abbot.
Portugal · Present-day geography
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