June 30

Martín de Rada served as one of the first Augustinian missionaries in the Philippines during the 1570s. He learned local languages to communicate effectively and establish Christian communities. Later, he traveled to Japan, engaging with rulers and chronicling Japanese customs. His detailed accounts became among the earliest Western sources on Japan’s culture and society. His diplomatic approach and linguistic skills advanced the Catholic Church’s presence in East Asia.

Born in 1928, Hassan Hassanzadeh Amoli emerged as a leading Islamic philosopher and mystic. He authored numerous works integrating philosophy, theology, mathematics, and Sufism. As a mathematician, he approached numbers through a spiritual lens, linking the empirical with the transcendent. His theological writings tackled ethical and metaphysical questions, influencing contemporary Islamic thought. Amoli taught and lectured widely, mentoring students across the Middle East. His legacy endures through his published books and the scholars he inspired.

Born in 1930, Ignatius Peter VIII Abdalahad became a prominent leader within the Syriac Catholic Church. He was ordained as a bishop, guiding his diocese through periods of change. Abdalahad focused on pastoral care and strengthening church communities. He oversaw charitable initiatives and pastoral outreach among local and diaspora communities. His leadership emphasized unity and spiritual growth among believers. He retired after decades of service, leaving a legacy of faith and compassion until his passing in 2018.