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1st JULY: ST JUNIPERO SERRA
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1. Born at Petra, Island of Majorca, St Junipero entered the Franciscan Order in 1730.
He was appointed lector of philosophy before his ordination to the priesthood. Later he joined the missionary college...
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1. Born at Petra, Island of Majorca, St Junipero entered the Franciscan Order in 1730.
He was appointed lector of philosophy before his ordination to the priesthood. Later he joined the missionary college...
#StJuniperoSerra #July1st
2. of San Fernando, Mexico (1749). While travelling on foot from Vera Cruz to the capital, he injured his leg in such a way that he suffered from it throughout his life, though he continued to make his journeys on foot whenever possible.
At his own request he was assigned...
At his own request he was assigned...
3. to the Sierra Gorda Missions some thirty leagues north of Queretaro. He served there for nine years, part of the time as superior, and learned the language of the local native Americans (Pame).
Recalled to Mexico, he became famous as a most fervent... #languages #Mexico
Recalled to Mexico, he became famous as a most fervent... #languages #Mexico
