Stations of the Cross·Saint for a Minute

Saint for a Minute

Saint for a Minute

None

Blessed Christopher Bales

Also known as: Christopher Bayles; Christopher Evers

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

4 March; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai

Born

Coniscliffe, Durham, England

Died

Hanged, drawn and quartered on 4 March 1590 in Fleet Street, London, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Biography

Blessed Christopher Bales, also known as Christopher Bayles and Christopher Evers, was an esteemed Catholic martyr of England. He was born in Coniscliffe, Durham, England, but later traveled to Rome, Italy, and Rheims, France, where he received a comprehensive education.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1929-12-15 by 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Feast Days

March 4 October 29

Books & Resources

A Calendar of the English Martyrs of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, https://archive.org/details/a589842900lawtuoft/

Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612787169

Help Build This Profile

Report an Issue

Add Alternative Image

Suggest an Edit

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Christopher Bales?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Similar Saints & Blesseds

Blessed Christopher Robinson

Blessed Christopher Robinson, also known as Christopher Robertshaw, was born around 1568 in...

Blessed Hugh Taylor

Blessed Hugh Taylor, born around 1559 in Durham, England, was a courageous Catholic priest and one...

Blessed Edward Osbaldeston

Blessed Edward Osbaldeston was born around 1560 in Osbaldeston, Lancashire, England, the son of...

Blessed Edward Bamber

Blessed Edward Bamber, also known as Edward Helmes, Edward Reding, Edward Richardson, Edward...

Blessed Christopher Wharton

Blessed Christopher Wharton, also known as Blessed Christopher Wharton, was a renowned priest of...

Blessed Edward Catherick

Blessed Edward Catherick, also known as Edmund, was born in Carlton, County Durham, England. He...

Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.