Saint16th–17th century · Feast September 28
Also known as Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila, Laurence Ruiz, San Lorenzo Ruiz
A Filipino-Chinese husband and father who fled a serious accusation, travelled with missionaries and was martyred in Japan.
A Filipino-Chinese husband and father who fled a serious accusation, travelled with missionaries and was martyred in Japan. His life connects colonial Manila’s mixed communities with Japan’s violent suppression of Christianity.
His life connects colonial Manila’s mixed communities with Japan’s violent suppression of Christianity.
Lay family holiness, courage under uncertainty and fidelity in displacement.
A central companion for Filipino Catholics, migrants, fathers and people facing false accusation.
People turn to St Lorenzo Ruiz in matters of:
God of grace, through the intercession of St Lorenzo Ruiz, guide us in truth, courage and love. Amen.
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