Many people in the world are faithful devotees of San Ramón unborn; known as the saint of pregnant women, whose life since his birth has been synonymous with a miracle; going through many experiences that marked his life. But you want know the beautiful story of . I invite you to continue reading, and discover the fascinating life of this character.
The beautiful story of San Ramón Nonato
San Ramón, was born in the year 1204 in Portell province of La Segarra. He was nicknamed nonnatus, which comes from the Latin not born; for having been extracted from his mother’s womb, through a cesarean section; making his birth extraordinary, since his mother passed away; before she could give birth to him, something that is not very common to happen; that is why it is considered a miracle.
Ramón became a member of the order of the Mercedarians; implanted by San Pedro Nolasco, whose purpose was to rescue Catholic slaves; held by Muslims from North Africa. He was consecrated as a priest in 1222, becoming superior of different communities of the order of mercy. As the liberator of slaves, he went to North Africa; to pay for the release of several prisoners, when the money ran out; he gave himself up as a slave in exchange for the release of another devotee.
San Ramón being held, was subjected to unpleasant torture; since the Muslim jailers of him, pierced his lips; with a burning iron, to put a bolt on him and thus prevent him from preaching the gospel. Being later rescued by his order and being returned to Spain in the year 1239.
Arriving in Spain, San Ramón is granted the title of Cardinal by Pope Gregory IX; but despite being named cardinal, he never wanted to live with the luxuries that this appointment granted him, but he preferred to live as a humble Christian.
Santo Ramón venerated by many
Then the Pope asks him to leave for Rome, where he travels like any devotee; without enjoying any type of privilege, when he returns from Rome; San Ramón is the victim of a fever that causes death, at the age of thirty six years of age; in Cardona on August 31, 1240.
Pope Alexander VII in 1657, canonizes Saint Ramon; making August 31 celebrate his holiday. Although since 1681 its commemoration was of a universal nature, with the reform of the calendar it was reduced to a local cult from 1969.
San Ramón is recognized, as the patron saint of the Dominican Republic; reason for Christian celebration in that nation. In addition to being the patron saint of that country, he also represents pregnant women, newborns; obstetricians, people who are unjustly accused. On the other hand, on August 31, in other parts of the world they hold celebrations in honor of the saint; as in Puerto Rico and of course in Spain, which is the native country of San Ramón.
There are also communities, where this saint is quite popular.r; such as the cities of San Ramón in Spain, San Ramón in Peru; Saint Raymond in Canada, San Ramón in the canton, the equivalent in Costa Rica; In Buenos Aires, Argentina, a sanctuary was founded in his honor located on Cervantes Street.
In Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico. He is also considered the patron saint of animals and every August 31 the corresponding festivity is celebrated. Saint Raymond unborn, Brazil there is also a sanctuary in his name. The Bronx neighborhood in New York, United States; the Catholic congregation of San Ramón is dedicated to him.
The patron saint of pregnancy
Saint Ramon unborn; he is a very recognized character worldwide, thanks to his miracles; he has been highly acclaimed by many people, especially pregnant women who require a miracle; since this blessed is known as the patron saint of pregnant women.
Having an extraordinary life from birth, being born when it seemed impossible; Well, this is proof that destiny; he would make him remarkable, by rescuing many slaves; freeing them from their oppressors. And although the strongest process of him was when he became him, subjected to horrible torture; he did not lose faith. I hope he liked it the beautiful story of San Ramón unborn.