Guido Vidal França Schäffer | |
|---|---|
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| Seminarian, Doctor | |
| Born | 22 May 1974 Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 1 May 2009 (aged 34) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Guido Vidal França Schäffer (22 May 1974 – 1 May 2009)[1] was a Brazilian doctor, surfer, and seminarian. He died in a surfing accident in 2009.
The Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro has begun his beatification process and he was proclaimed Venerable in 2023.[2][3][1]
- ^ a b "Vatican will beatify "Surfing Angel" Guido Schaffer". SurferToday.com.
- ^ Lyons, John (24 February 2015). "In Brazil, 'Surfer Angel' Is Considered for Sainthood". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "A man known as the 'Surfer Angel' could be Brazil's next saint".