St. Martin of Porres

With the statue of Martin of Porres, a very special saint is moving into your home, the little Saint Martin. This is what John XXIII called him in 1962 when he canonized the first person of colour in America. The Peruvian was the illegitimate son of a nobleman and a slave's daughter. After training as a healer, he entered a monastery. There he was assigned the most menial tasks due to his origins. But he did everything without complaint, treating everyone lovingly and empathetically, regardless of skin color. He founded an orphanage and a children's hospital and is known for his miraculous healings. This is why St. Martin of Porres is considered the patron saint of nurses and caregivers, among others.