Blessed John del Prado
Also known as
- Giovanni di Prado
- John of Prado
Profile
Studied theology at Salamanca, Spain. Priest. Member of the Barefooted Franciscans of the Strict Observance. Missionary to Muslims in Morocco in 1613. Imprisoned, tortured and martyred by order of the ruler of Marrakesh with two other Spanish friars whose names have not come down to us.
Born
- at Morgobresio, Kingdom of Léon, Spain
- burned to death on 24 May 1636 at Morocco
MLA Citation
- “Blessed John del Prado“. CatholicSaints.Info. 10 October 2021. Web. 29 March 2024. <>