St. John del Prado

Feastday: May 24
Death: 1636

Franciscan martyr of Morocco. He was born in Morgobresio, in Leon, Spain, and became a Franciscan of the Strict Observance. Volunteering in 1613 to go to Morocco, he was martyred there with two Franciscan companions on the orders of the ruler of Marrakesh. The ruler supposedly executed John personally.

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John del Prado John del Prado Death: 1636
Death: 1636