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Blessed George Errington

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

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

Born

C.1554 in Hirst, Northumberland, England

Died

Hanged on 29 November 1596 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 George Errington, also known as Blessed George Errington of Hirst, was a layman born around 1554 in Hirst, Northumberland, England. He lived during a tumultuous period in English history characterized by the suppression of Catholicism. Despite the risks and adversities faced by Catholics during this time, George Errington remained devout to his faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

Feast Days

November 29 November 22

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