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Blessed Edward Oldcorne

Blessed Edward Oldcorne

Blessed Edward Oldcorne

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Apr

Born

1561 at York, North Yorkshire, England

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 7 April 1607 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Edward Oldcorne, also known as Father Edward Oldcorne, was a Jesuit priest who dedicated his life to the Catholic faith during a time of marked persecution in England. Born in 1561 in York, North Yorkshire, England, he would go on to become a faithful servant of God and a martyr for his beliefs.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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