June 11
Leonardo Melki and Tomás Saleh (+ 1915–1917)
Franciscan religious missionaries
Practical advice
Pray for missionaries in non-Christian majority countries.
Biography
Lebanese Capuchins Leonardo Melki and Tomás Saleh served as missionaries in Mesopotamia. They refused to convert to Islam to save their lives and died in 1915 and 1917 supporting the faith of their communities. The Church recognized in his dedication a true martyrdom, lived with fidelity, hope and forgiveness.
Example of
Missionary zealEvangelizationConsecrated life