Communio Sanctorum

Petrus Canisius

The historical Roman Martyrology commemorates Petrus Canisius on 21 December. The Latin notice identifies the record as confessor. The source places the commemoration at Friburgi Helvetiorum item.

Feast: 21 DecemberFriburgi Helvetiorum item

Martyrological notice

The historical Roman Martyrology commemorates Petrus Canisius on 21 December. The Latin notice identifies the record as confessor. The source places the commemoration at Friburgi Helvetiorum item.

Historical martyrology witness · Martyrologium Romanum (Latin historical edition)

Friburgi Helvetiorum item natalis sancti Petri Canisii, Sacerdotis e Societate Jesu et Confessoris, doctrina et sanctitate praeclari; qui, difficillimis Germaniae temporibus, fidem catholicam strenue defendit ac propagavit. Eum vero Pius Undecimus, Pontifex Maximus, Sanctorum catalogo adscripsit, simulque Doctorem universalis Ecclesiae declaravit, et ipsius festum quinto Kalendas Maji agendum esse decrevit.

Martyrologium Romanum (Latin historical edition) · Language: Latin