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St. Thomas of Villanova: a legacy of charity and dedication
Today we celebrate St. Thomas of Villanova, a beacon of charity and dedication to the poorest. His life, marked by a deep love for those most in need, continues to inspire generations of the faithful around the world today.
Born in 1488 in Fuenllana (Spain) Tomás García Martínez, later known as Saint Thomas of Villanueva, after completing his studies in Alcalá de Henares and Salamanca, professed as a friar in the Order of Saint Augustine and dedicated his life to the service of God and neighbor.
One of the most outstanding aspects of St. Thomas’ life was his deep love for the poor. As prior of his community in Valencia (Spain) he strove to alleviate the suffering of the poor and needy. He founded hospitals, established schools for underprivileged children, distributed food and medicine to the needy. His commitment to charity became a hallmark of his life and mission.
In addition to his charitable actions, St. Th
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Thomas of Villanova
Preacher, ascetic and religious writer
"St. Thomas of Villanova" redirects here. For other uses, see St. Thomas of Villanova (disambiguation).
Saint Thomas of Villanova OSA | |
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Old master print of St. Thomas in Portraits of Illustrious Spaniards (Madrid, 1791) | |
| Born | Tomás García y Martínez 1488 in Villanueva de los Infantes, Ciudad Real, Spain |
| Died | September 8, 1555 in Valencia, Spain |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church (Order of St. Augustine) |
| Beatified | October 7, 1618 by Pope Paul V |
| Canonized | November 1, 1658 by Pope Alexander VII |
| Feast | September 22 |
| Attributes | A bishop distributing alms to the poor |
| Patronage | Danao, Cebu Santolan, Pasig Alimodian and Miag-ao in Iloilo Dao, Capiz Villanova University |
Thomas of Villanova, OSA (1488 – September 8, 1555), born Tomás García y Martínez, was a Spanishfriar of the Order of Saint Augustine who was a noted preacher, ascetic and religious writer of his day. He bec
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Saint Thomas of Villanova
Image:Santo Tomás de Villanueva | Francisco Camilo
Saint of the Day for September 10
(1488 – September 8, 1555)
Saint Thomas of Villanova’s Story
Saint Thomas was from Castile in Spain and received his surname from the town where he was raised. He received a superior education at the University of Alcala and became a popular professor of philosophy there.
After joining the Augustinian friars at Salamanca, Thomas was ordained and resumed his teaching–despite a continuing absentmindedness and poor memory. He became prior and then provincial of the friars, sending the first Augustinians to the New World. He was nominated bygd the kejsare to the archbishopric of Granada, but refused. When the see again became vacant he was pressured to accept. The money his cathedral chapter gave him to furnish his house was given to a hospital instead. His explanation to them was that “our Lord will be better served bygd your money being spent on the poor