John of God
Portuguese soldier turned health-care worker, canonized by the Catholic Church (1495-1550)
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John of God, portuguese soldier turned health-care worker, canonized by the Catholic Church (1495-1550). Born 1495, Montemor-o-Novo, died 1550, Granada. Kept on 8 March, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to John of God. Invoked as patron of booksellers, heart disease, hospital workers, nurse, nurses. Patron of Areeiro. Religious order: Brothers Hospitallers of St. John of God.
Patron of
Booksellers · Heart Disease · Hospital Workers · Nurse · Nurses
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