Saint Roque González y compañeros

Religioso Priest Martyr Missionary
One of the first South American martyrs. They were killed by Indians in 1628, and canonized by the Pope Juan Pablo II.
Celebration 16 of November Saints of the day
Name Roque is a man's name.
Meaning Elevado, de origen Persa
Birth on 1576 in Asunción in current Paraguay Saints born in Paraguay
Death on year 1628 in current Paraguay Saints dead in Paraguay
Process
Canonized by pope Blessed John Paul II