Monsenor Antonio de Valdivieso known as the headless priest was consider the first priest martyr of The American Continent. He fought for the rights of the indeginious people against the Spanish Conquistadors Hernando and Pedro de Contreras sons of the vile Rodrigo de Contreras. He was put to death by Hernando and Pedro; he is said to appear around the Leon Cathedral specially in holy week or semana santa (in spanish) www.marthaisabelarana.com
