Father Damien
19th century Belgian Roman Catholic priest and saint (1840-1889) · Belgium · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 49
Damien De Veuster, popularly known as Father Damien or Saint Damien of Molokai, was a Belgian Catholic priest in the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He ministered to a leper colony in Molokaʻi, Kingdom of Hawaii, from 1873 until his death in 1889.
Father Damien is read about 626 times a day, in 45 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026
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About this person
Country
Belgium
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1840 to 1889 · aged 49
