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Blessed Arthur Bell

Blessed Arthur Bell

Blessed Arthur Bell

Also known as: Francis Bell

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11 December; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

Born

13 January 1590 in Temple Broughton, Worcestershire, England

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 11 December 1643 at Tyburn, London, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Arthur Bell, also known as Francis Bell, was born on 13 January 1590 in Temple Broughton, Worcestershire, England. He dedicated his life to serving God and became an influential figure in the Catholic Church during a period of intense persecution of Catholics in England.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

Feast Days

December 11 November 22

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