Daniel George Hyams
South African layman who founded Little Eden with his wife
Who they were
Limited information is available on this saint so far. We are always working to add more, and this page will be updated as new information comes to light.
The miracles
No miracle has been approved. The cause is at its first stage.
Why that counted as sanctity
Layman of Johannesburg who, with his Italian wife Domitilla Rota, founded Little Eden, a home for people with intellectual disabilities; their joint cause was announced on 11 February 2019 and is promoted with the support of the South African bishops' conference and the archbishop of Johannesburg.
The cause
The cause continues. No postulation address is published here yet. Favours received through this person’s intercession, and offers of help, are best sent to the religious order or congregation they belonged to, or to the diocese where the cause was opened; either will pass them to the postulation.
Connected on this site
- Maria Domitilla Hyams (née Rota) Servant of God“The archdiocese of Johannesburg announced the joint beatification cause of Domitilla Rota Hyams and her husband Daniel George Hyams on 11 February 2019 (santiebeati.it); the diocesan inquiry followed in 2021.” — this site's research
Checked against the sources listed on 24 September 2026. Corrections welcome.