Blessed Alphonse Rodriguez of Segovia
A merchant in Segovia, Alphonsus Rodriguez lost his family and joined the Society of Jesus as a lay brother at the age o…
Place
Alcala
ES
Today: Alcalá de Henares
3 saints associated
Venerable John of Avila
A 16th-century Spanish priest, John of Avila was an indefatigable preacher in Andalusia and the spiritual director of gr…
Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine
Born in Castile to a Béarnais father exiled for his faith, Julian became a Franciscan lay brother after initially being …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Alcala?
Saints associated with Alcala: Blessed Alphonse Rodriguez of Segovia, Venerable John of Avila and Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine.
Where is Alcala located today?
Alcala corresponds today to Alcalá de Henares.