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St Girolamo Hermosilla Healing Oil
St Girolamo Hermosilla Healing Oil from A Blessed Call To Love, Ireland.
Girolamo Hermosilla, also known as St. Jerome Hermosilla, was a Spanish Dominican friar and missionary who lived in the 15th century. He was born in 1438 in Villarreal, a town in the province of Castellón, Spain.
Hermosilla joined the Dominican Order at a young age and became known for his piety and his zeal for spreading the Gospel. He was sent on a mission to the Canary Islands, where he spent many years working to evangelize the native people and to establish churches and schools.
Hermosilla’s work in the Canary Islands was not without difficulties. He faced opposition from local rulers and from the Spanish colonizers who were exploiting the native people. Despite these challenges, he remained committed to his mission and worked tirelessly to help the people of the islands.
Hermosilla known for his deep devotion to the Virgin Mary and for his tireless efforts to promote her veneration. He credited with introducing the custom of the rosary to the Canary Islands, which became an important part of the local Catholic culture.
St. Girolamo Hermosilla died in 1469 on the island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands. He known for his holiness and his commitment to the poor and the marginalized. He canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 1999, and his feast day celebrated on September 21st.
St. Hermosilla’s life and legacy continue to inspire Catholics around the world to this day. His example of dedication to mission work, his devotion to the Virgin Mary. And his commitment to serving the poor and the oppressed are a testament to the power of faith. The transformative impact of a life lived in service to others.
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