Mar 17

Saint Juan Sarkander

March 17th XVII century Mártir Sacerdote

In Olomuc, in Moravia, saint Juan Sarkander, priest and martyr, who, being parish priest of Holesov, for refusing reveal the secret of confession was subjected to the ordeal of the wheel and thrown into jail when still breathed, died just a month later.
Name
Juan (Masculino)
Celebrate
People named Juan use to celebrate 24-Jun:
Saint John the Baptist, nativity
Other saints
Other saints named Juan
Dead
in Olomuc, in current Czech republic
Celebration
March 17th