Suspended upside down over a pit of rotting corpses and human waste, his body wracked with pain from days of brutal torture, Lorenzo Ruiz faced a simple choice: deny Christ and live, or maintain his faith and die.
Discover the inspiring story of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint who chose martyrdom over denying Christ. From family man to fearless witness – learn how this ordinary Catholic became an extraordinary saint through unwavering faith under brutal persecution in 17th century Japan.
Prayer to St. Lorenzo Ruiz — Prayer Text
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