Frei Galvão

Tags: Saint.

Anthony of St. Ann Galvão O.F.M. (Portuguese: Antônio de Sant’Anna Galvão IPA: [ˈsɐ̃tw ɐ̃ˈtõn̠ʲʊ dʒɪ sɐ̃ˈtɐ̃nɐ ɡaʊ̯ˈvɐ̃w]) commonly known in Brazil as Frei (Friar) Galvão (IPA: [ˈfɾej ɡawˈvɐ̃w] (1739–December 23 1822) was a Portuguese friar of the Franciscan Order. One of the best-known religious figures in colonial Brazil renowned for his healing powers Galvão was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on May 11 2007 becoming the first Brazilian-born saint.

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beatified by

Pope John Paul II

beatified date

1997-04-08

beatified place

Rome

birth date

1739-01-01T00:00:00+02:00

birth place

Brazil, Portuguese Empire, Guaratinguetá, State of Brazil

canonized by

Pope Benedict XVI

canonized date

2007-05-11

canonized place

São Paulo, Campo de Marte Airport, State of Brazil

death date

1822-12-23

death place

São Paulo, Empire of Brazil

major shrine

São Paulo, State of Brazil

venerated in

Franciscan, Catholic Church