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In the Anglican Communion and other Christian denominations, Damien is considered the spiritual patron for leprosy and outcasts. Father Damien Day, 15 April, ...
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Father Damien is famous throughout the world for his dedication and devotion to caring for the spiritual and physical needs of victims of leprosy (now referred ...

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Father Damien or Saint Damien of Molokai, SS.CC. or Saint Damien De Veuster, born Jozef De Veuster, was a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium and member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, a missionary religious institute. Wikipedia

Father Damien died on April 15, 1889, having served sixteen years among the patients with leprosy. His mortal remains were transferred to Belgium in 1936, where ...
Feb 25, 2024 · He served as both pastor and physician to the colony and undertook many projects to better the conditions there. He improved water and food ...
The bronze statue is based on photographs taken of Father Damien near the end of his life, with the scars of his disease visible on his face and his right arm ...
Joseph de Veuster, known throughout the world as Father Damien, was born on January 3, 1840, at Tremeloo, (not far from Louvain) Belgium.
Jul 5, 2023 · Father Damien was no humanitarian idealist. His motivation was solely the Gospel. He did not see his fellow islanders as “lepers” but as souls ...
Father Damien accomplished amazing feats while residing on Molokai. Six chapels were built by 1875. He constructed a home for boys and later a home for girls.
Father Damien, born Joseph de Veuster (January 3, 1840 – April 15, 1889) was a Belgian priest who worked as a missionary at the Molokai leprosy settlement.
Oct 29, 2023 · The life and legacy of Father Damien, also known as Saint Damien of Molokai, a Belgian priest who worked among sufferers of leprosy.