What is mexican saints?

There are several Mexican saints who are recognized by the Catholic Church for their holiness and devotion to God. Some of the most well-known Mexican saints include:

• St. Juan Diego: A native Mexican peasant who is best known for his vision of the Virgin Mary on the hill of Tepeyac, which led to the creation of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. St. Juan Diego was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002.

• St. Rose of Lima: The first saint born in the Americas, St. Rose of Lima was a lay Dominican who lived a life of austerity and penance. She is considered the patron saint of Peru, South America, and the Philippines, as well as of gardeners and florists.

• St. Philip of Jesus: A Franciscan missionary who was martyred in Japan in 1597, St. Philip of Jesus is one of the 26 martyrs of Japan who were canonized by Pope Pius IX in 1862.

• St. Margarita of Cortona: A Franciscan tertiary who lived in the 13th century, St. Margarita of Cortona is known for her life of penance and devotion to the poor. She was canonized by Pope Benedict XIII in 1728.

These are just a few examples of the many Mexican saints who have been recognized by the Catholic Church for their holiness and devotion to God.