A humble wonder-working friar

He is known above all for his humility, his charity toward the poor, and his dedication to the sick and the marginalized. Even during his lifetime he was regarded as a saint because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession. This is Saint Didacus or San Diego of Alcalá, born around 1400 in San Nicolás del Puerto, in the region of Seville, Andalusia (Spain). From a young age, he felt a strong call to a solitary life dedicated to prayer and humble labor. After entering the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), he devoted himself with humility to the simplest services within the religious community.