The Life of Saint Martin de Porres
Did you know St Martin de Porres was so deep in prayer that he sometimes levitated off of the ground (St Martin de Porres Patron of Social Justice)? Martin had a tremendous relationship with God. Martin De Porres is a saint because he devoted his life to God, could perform miracles, and lived a holy, yet spiritual life. Martin was born in Lima, Peru on December 9, 1579. His mom was a freed slave of Panama. His dad was a Spanish conquistador. Just two years after Martin was born, his father left the family due to Martin having a dark complexion. Because of this, they grew up in extreme poverty (St Martin de Porres). Growing up, Martin was introduced into the medical arts and learned to cut hair (St
Did you know St Martin de Porres was so deep in prayer that he sometimes levitated off of the ground (St Martin de Porres Patron of Social Justice)? Martin had a tremendous relationship with God. Martin De Porres is a saint because he devoted his life to God, could perform miracles, and lived a holy, yet spiritual life. Martin was born in Lima, Peru on December 9, 1579. His mom was a freed slave of Panama. His dad was a Spanish conquistador. Just two years after Martin was born, his father left the family due to Martin having a dark complexion. Because of this, they grew up in extreme poverty (St Martin de Porres). Growing up, Martin was introduced into the medical arts and learned to cut hair (St