Alphonsus Rodriguez was a Spanish Jesuit lay brother born in Segovia around 1532. After experiencing the loss of his wife and children, he sought a religious life, eventually joining the Society of Jesus at age 40. He spent 46 years serving as a doorkeeper at a college in Mallorca, where he became known for his spiritual guidance and humble service. He died in Palma in 1617 and is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.