Blessed Edward Stransham
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
21 January; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai; 1 December as one of the Martyrs of Oxford University
Born
At Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Died
Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 21 January 1586 at Tyburn, London, England
Beatified
15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Venerated
8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Edward Stransham, also known as Edward Strachan, was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He was a devoted Catholic who pursued his education at Oxford University. His zeal for the Catholic faith led him to further his studies at Douai and Rheims in France.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1929-12-15 by 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Feast Days
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