Saint Heron And Other Black Saints You Probably Never Heard Of
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Iva Anthony
St. Antonio Vieira
An African born in Portugal, Antonio Vieira found his calling at an early age. At 12 years old, Vieira became a Jesuit novice. He continued his studies and became a professor of rhetoric and dogmatic theology. Eventually making his way to Brazil, Vieira fought against discrimination against Jewish merchants. He strived to abolish slavery and worked tirelessly to help the poor. Two hundred years after his death, St. Antonio Vieira was canonized.
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