José Gregorio Hernández

José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros, O.F.S. (26 October 1864 – 29 June 1919) was a Venezuelan physician and active member of the Third Order of Saint Francis. Born in Isnotú, Trujillo State, he became a highly renowned doctor, more so after his death. Known for his many acts of charity for the poor of his society and his dedicated life of faith, he was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2021 by Pope Francis, who later approved his canonization in early 2025. He was canonized by Pope Leo XIV on 19 October 2025, one of the first two citizens of that nation to be so recognized by the Catholic Church.

Patron saint of Medical students; Diagnosticians; Doctors; Medical patients