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Blessed Alexander Crow

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

30 November; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

Born

C.1550 in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Died

30 November 1586 in York, North Yorkshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Alexander Crow, also known as Blessed Alexander Crowther, was born around 1550 in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Not much is known about his early life, except that he eventually became a skilled cobbler.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1987-11-22 by 22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

November 30October 29November 22

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