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Blessed Edmund Duke

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

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

Born

C.1563 in Kent, England

Died

Hanged on 27 May 1590 in Durham, County Durham, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Edmund Duke was a prominent Catholic priest in the apostolic vicariate of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He valiantly served the Catholic community during a time of intense persecution, ultimately sacrificing his own life in defense of his faith. Born around 1563 in Kent, England, Edmund Duke dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

Feast Days

May 27 October 29 November 22

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