Peter Canisius
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Not to be confused with Peter Kániš, 15th-century Taborite theologian.
Peter Canisius SJ (Dutch: Pieter Kanis; 8 May 1521 – 21 December 1597) was a Dutch Jesuit priest. He became known for his strong support for the Catholic faith during the Protestant Reformation in Germany, Austria, Bohemia, Moravia, Switzerland and the British Isles. The restoration of the Catholic Church in Germany after the Protestant Reformation is largely attributed to the work there of the Society of Jesus, which he led. He is venerated in the Catholic Church as a saint and as a Doctor of the Church.
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Peter Canisius | |
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Doctor of the Church 2nd Apostle of Germany[1] | |
Born | 8 May 1521 Nijmegen, Duchy of Guelders, Habsburg Netherlands |
Died | 21 December 1597(1597-12-21) (aged 76) Fribourg, Switzerland |
Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Beatified | 1864, Rome by Pope Pius IX |
Canonized | 21 May 1925, Rome by Pope Pius XI |
Major shrine | College of St. Michael Fribourg, Switzerland |
Feast | 21 December; 27 April (General Roman Calendar, 1926–1969; current SJ calendar) |
Patronage | Catholic press, Germany |
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