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• ...that Spain’s patron saint, Saint James the Greater, is believed to have preached in the region before his martyrdom? His shrine in Santiago de Compostela draws millions along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
• ...that Mexico venerates Our Lady of Guadalupe as its patroness after her 1531 apparition to Saint Juan Diego? Her image on his tilma became a symbol of Mexican identity and faith.
• ...that Poland’s patron, Saint Stanislaus of Szczepanów, was martyred for challenging a king’s immorality? His 11th-century death in Kraków inspired resistance against unjust rulers.
• ...that Brazil honors Our Lady of Aparecida as its patroness after fishermen found her statue in a river? Her 1717 discovery led to a massive basilica, one of the largest in the world.
• ...that Portugal’s patron saint, Saint Anthony of Padua, was born in Lisbon but spent much of his life preaching in Italy? His fame for finding lost items stems from a miracle involving a stolen book.