April 5 - Saint Vincent Ferrer

Quick Facts

  • Dominican Friar at age 18 against his family's wishes.Doctor of theology.
  • Priest.
  • Missionary.
  • Taught theology.
  • Adviser to the King of Aragon.Great preacher who converted thousands in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, England, Scotland, and Ireland.
  • Invited to preach in Muslim Granada.
  • Counselor to Pope Benedict XIII.
  • Travelled through Spain, France, Switzerland, and Italy to end the Great Schism.
  • Had the gift of tongues.
  • Miracle worker.