>12 Apostles of New Spain
The 12 Apostles of New Spain were 12 Franciscan missionaries who arrived in the newly founded Viceroyalty of New Spain in May 1524, with the goal of evangelizing the indigenous population to the Christian faith.
The group consisted of:
- Martín de Valencia (their leader)
- Francisco de Soto,
- Martín de Jesús,
- Juan Juárez,
- Antonio de Ciudad Rodrigo,
- Toribio de Benavente Motolinia,
- García de Cisneros,
- Luis de Fuensalida,
- Juan de Ribas,
- Francisco Jiménez,
- Andrés de Córdoba, and
- Juan de Palos
Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared in 1531.
Holy Apostles of New Spain, pray for us!
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