Category:Saint Gonçalo of Lagos

**Gonçalo de Lagos**
	Portuguese Roman Catholic priest Estàtua del frare a Lagos
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Date of birth	1360; Lagos
Date of death	15 October 1422; Torres Vedras
Country of citizenship	Kingdom of Portugal;
Occupation	philosopher;
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English: Saint Gundisalvus, or saint Gonçalo (São Gonçalo
), was born in Lagos. His family were wealthy fishermen in the town and when he was still a boy he was sent to Lisbon to complete his studies. Whilst there he showed interesting in vocational demands of the priesthood and he decides to enter the Order of the Augustinians. He lived at the convent of Torres Vedras where he was well known for his preacher and his pastoral work, especially with the poorest and needy. He dedicated himself to spending time to teach catechism to the poorest children. He died on the 15 October 1422. Following the miracle in which he appeared to a shipwrecked relative who he said to guided to the shore and safety, he was beatified by Pope Pius VI in 1798. He is venerated by the fisherman of the town of his birth. He is celebrated in Lagos on October 27.