Apr 01

Blessed Nuno Álvarez Pereira

April 1st XV century

Portuguese military hero, was conspicuous by his prayer, penance, and love for the poor and to the Virgin Mary. He spent the last years of his life in a Carmelite convent.
Name
Nuno (Masculino)
Meaning
Noveno, from Latín
Born
en Bomjardim, in current Portugal
Dead
in Lisboa, in current Portugal
Process
Celebration
April 1st
Religious
de la Orden del Carmelo