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Blessed Edmund Sykes

Also known as: Edmond

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 23

Died

March 23, 1587

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Edmund Sykes, also known as Edmond, was a Catholic priest in the apostolic vicariate of England during a tumultuous period in English history. He was martyred in the persecutions of Queen Elizabeth I for his unwavering faith and dedication to the Catholic Church. Blessed Edmund Sykes is venerated as a martyr and is commemorated on several feast days: 23 March, 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai, and 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

March 23October 29November 22
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