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Blessed George Gervase

Also known as: George Jervise

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11 April; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai

Born

At Bosham, Sussex, England

Died

Hanged, drawn and quartered on 11 April 1608 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 George Gervase, also known as George Jervise, was born in Bosham, Sussex, England. He led a remarkable and adventurous youth, embarking on a journey to the West Indies alongside the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake. This early exposure to diverse cultures and experiences instilled in George a sense of adventure and curiosity, which would later shape his spiritual journey.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

April 11October 29
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