he believed God was calling him to religious life but turned down by Jesuits at age 17
From a royal family of David
Lithuania and those in danger of drowning
and despite his illness was unanimously crowned king by the High Court
Handmade original St Albert the Great Wooden Doll Ornament
St. Martin de Porres Wooden Doll Ornament Baptism he believed God was callingHandmade original St. Martin de Porres wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Gift for a birthday, bible study group, or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift. Feast Day: November 3 Born in Lima, Peru in 1579 to a Spanish father and Indian mother from Panama, he became a barber, learned medical work and at 15 joined the Dominicans; by Peru law, as an