Episode 595: Father Andrew Fisher Shares about the 16th-Century Spanish Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Release Date: 11/22/2024
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info_outlineFather Andrew Fisher, the pastor at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annadale, Virginia, shares about the 16th-century Spanish Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia, an amazing story of faith, courage and sacrifice. Father Fisher is a member of the Historical Commission for the Martyrs of La Florida, which includes the Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia. The talk occurred on Nov. 19, 2024, in our Lyceum Auditorium.