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Blessed Henry Heath
Blessed Henry Heath

Blessed Henry Heath

Also known as: Paul of Saint Magdalene

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

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

Born

C.1599–1600 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England

Died

Hanged on 17 April 1643 in Tyburn, London, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Henry Heath, also known as Paul of Saint Magdalene, was born around 1599-1600 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. He was raised in a Protestant family and later became a minister in the Church of England. However, his spiritual journey led him to convert to Catholicism.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

April 17October 29November 22

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