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Date: September 28 β29, 1637
St. Lorenzo Ruizβs story is one of courage, faith, and sacrifice. A devoted husband, father, and church clerk from Binondo, Manila, Lorenzo fled the Philippines after being falsely accused of murder and joined Dominican missionaries traveling to Japan. There, he was arrested and subjected to severe torture for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. Despite unimaginable suffering, Lorenzo remained steadfast until his death, becoming a powerful symbol of unwavering faith and courage. His martyrdom later led to his beatification in 1981 and canonization in 1987, making him the first Filipino saint. His story continues to inspire Filipinos, particularly through his example of standing firm in oneβs faith even in the face of persecution.
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