Diego Luis de San Vitores


Diego Luis de San Vitores

Martyr
Born(1627-11-12)November 12, 1627
Burgos, Spanish Empire
DiedApril 2, 1672(1672-04-02) (aged 44)
Tumon, Guam, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
BeatifiedOctober 6, 1985, Vatican by Pope John Paul II
FeastOctober 6

Diego Luis de San Vitores, SJ (November 12, 1627 – April 2, 1672) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary who founded the first Catholic church on the island of Guam. He is responsible for establishing the Christian presence in the Mariana Islands. He is a controversial figure in some circles due to his role in the Spanish–Chamorro Wars.