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{{Saints | {{Saints | ||
|SaintName=Saint Peter To Rot | |SaintName=Saint Peter To Rot | ||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
| | |FeastDay=7 July | ||
|SaintBirthPlace=Rakunai, New Britain, Papua New Guinea | |SaintBirthPlace=Rakunai, New Britain, Papua New Guinea | ||
|SaintBirthCoordinates=-4.2333, 152.1667 | |SaintBirthCoordinates=-4.2333, 152.1667 | ||
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|NotableAddress1=Rakunai, New Britain, Papua New Guinea | |NotableAddress1=Rakunai, New Britain, Papua New Guinea | ||
|NotableCoordinates1=-4.2333, 152.1667 | |NotableCoordinates1=-4.2333, 152.1667 | ||
|BeatificationDate=1995-01-17 | |||
|BeatificationDate=17 | |||
|Beatifier=Pope John Paul II | |Beatifier=Pope John Paul II | ||
|BeatificationLocation=Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | |BeatificationLocation=Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | ||
|Canonized=Yes | |Canonized=Yes | ||
|Canonizer=Pope Francis | |Canonizer=Pope Francis | ||
|CanonizationLocation=Rome | |CanonizationLocation=Rome | ||
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|SaintMiracle2=Unknown (pending canonization) | |SaintMiracle2=Unknown (pending canonization) | ||
|SaintMiracle3=None recorded | |SaintMiracle3=None recorded | ||
|Profession=Catechist | |Profession=Catechist | ||
|ReligiousAffiliation=None | |ReligiousAffiliation=None | ||
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|AdditionalVeneration=Orthodox Church | |AdditionalVeneration=Orthodox Church | ||
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'''Saint Peter To Rot''' (born c. 1912, died July 1945) was a [[Saints|Papua New Guinean saint]], catechist, and martyr, revered as the first native saint of Papua New Guinea. Born in Rakunai, New Britain, to Angelo Tu Puia, a village chief, and Ia Tumul, he was raised Catholic and became a lay catechist, serving his community during World War II. Despite Japanese occupation forces banning Christian activities, he continued his ministry, upholding the sanctity of marriage and baptizing children. Arrested for his faith, he was poisoned in a prison camp in 1945. Beatified on 17 January 1995 by Pope John Paul II, his canonization is scheduled for 19 October 2025 by Pope Francis. His relics are venerated in Rakunai, and he is honored in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions.<ref name="web0">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_To_Rot</ref><ref name="web2">https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-06/peter-to-rot-a-saint-fruit-of-a-shared-mission.html</ref><ref name="web8">https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-03/pope-clears-path-for-canonization-of-png-blessed-peter.html</ref> | |||
Saint Peter To Rot’s unwavering commitment to his faith and community during persecution made him a symbol of courage for Melanesian Christians. His martyrdom for defending marriage and evangelization inspired widespread devotion. Celebrated on his feast day, 7 July, he is the patron saint of catechists, married couples, and Papua New Guinea. His legacy thrives in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Rabaul]], with his story uplifting Catholics across Oceania and beyond.<ref name="web5">https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/blessed-peter-to-rot-650</ref><ref name="web10">http://www.fides.org/en/news/75709-OCEANIA_PAPUA_NEW_GUINEA_Catechist_and_martyr_Peter_To_Rot_will_be_Papua_New_Guinea_s_first_saint</ref> | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||