Turibius of Mogrovejo
Toribio Alfonso de Mogrovejo (16 November 1538 – 23 March 1606) was a Spanish Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Lima from 1579 until his death.
He first studied the humanities and law before being appointed as a university professor. His piety and learning had reached the ears of King Philip II, and at the behest of the latter, he went on to become Grand Inquisitor, considered unusual given he had no previous government or judicial experience. His distinguished work for the Inquisition earned him praise from the king, who nominated him for the vacant Lima archdiocese. This was confirmed by the Pope, under protest from Turibius.
Mogrovejo was ordained in the priesthood in 1578, and consecrated as an archbishop in 1580, before setting off for Peru to begin his mission. An eminent and charismatic preacher, he set about baptising and catechising the indigenous people. He confirmed almost half a million people; these included Rose of Lima and Martin de Porres.
Patron saint of Peru; Lima; Latin American bishops; Native rights; Scouts; Valladolid (province); Valladolid
In the Martyrology
- March 23 Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo, archbishop of Lima