Bl. John Lantrua of Triora - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

Bl. John Lantrua of Triora - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online



Bl. John Lantrua of Triora, Roman Catholic Franciscan Martyr of China, he was arrested, imprisoned, and strangled on February 7. Feastday Feb 13

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