Blessed Pedro del Barco
- 12 August
- 1 November (Ávila, Spain)
Profile
Known as a pious child, when Pedro’s parents died he moved to the area of modern Ribera Barcense, started a garden which he used to feed himself and the area poor. Catechist to any who would listen. His reputation for holiness and zeal for the faith led to him being chosen canon of the cathedral of Segovia. Priest. Hermit near the river Tormes.
Born
- 1155 of natural causes
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Pedro del Barco“. CatholicSaints.Info. 11 June 2018. Web. 31 May 2020. <>