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Peter Canisius (1521–1597)

Jesuit "second apostle of Germany" and author of catechisms.

Peter Canisius (1521–1597) appears in our authors list under Reformation & Counter-Reformation, as a saint and catechist. This page links outside sources about Peter Canisius.

Saint

Saint (1521–1597, Wikidata). Vatican News “Saint of the day”: 21 December. Saints & Hagiography

At a glance

Era: Reformation & Counter-Reformation (16th century). Saint and catechist. Doctor of the Church.

More sources

All authors · Timeline · Doctors of the Church