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Blessed Edward Burden

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

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

Born

C.1540 in County Durham, England

Died

Hanged on 29 November 1588 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 Edward Burden, born around 1540 in County Durham, England, was a seminarian in Rheims, France, during a difficult time for Catholics in England. Despite the risks and challenges, he steadfastly pursued his vocation to the priesthood. After completing his studies, Burden returned to his homeland and was ordained as a priest in the apostolic vicariate of England.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

November 29October 29November 22
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