Saint José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros

The Archdiocese of Barquisimeto notes the birth of Saint José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros on October 26, 1864, in Isnotú, Trujillo state, Venezuela. Known as the doctor of the poor, he was the first Venezuelan saint.

Hernández Cisneros worked as a physician, professor, and researcher. After completing his medical studies in Europe, he taught at the University of Caracas and contributed to medical development in Venezuela.