A portrait of St. Valentine Berrio-Ochoa
St. Valentine Berrio-Ochoa
14 February 1827 – 1 November 1861
Feast
November 1 · XIX c.
Patron of
Vietnam · Missionaries · Dominican martyrs
Order
Bishop / Dominican / Martyr
Spanish Dominican bishop and martyr in Vietnam (1827-1861), Basque-born missionary in Tonkin from 1858, vicar apostolic from 1858; arrested under Tự Đức's persecution and beheaded near Hải Dương. Among the 117 Martyrs of Vietnam canonized 1988 by John Paul II.
Life & Times
Born: 14 February 1827 · Died: 1 November 1861 · From: Spain / Vietnam.
Patronage
St. Valentine Berrio-Ochoa is invoked as the patron of vietnam, missionaries, dominican martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Valentine Berrio-Ochoa, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.