Birthdate: 1400 AD
Birthplace: San Nicolás del Puerto, Spain
Died: November 12, 1463
Didacus of Alcalá, also known as Diego de Alcalá, was a Spanish Franciscan lay brother devoted to missionary work. He served among the first missionaries in the newly conquered Canary Islands, spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church and assisting local communities. His selfless service and faith devotion are remembered, and he is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church following his passing in Alcalá de Henares.
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