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Martyrdom Of Blessed John Amias And Blessed Robert Dalby
Martyrdom Of Blessed John Amias And Blessed Robert Dalby

Blessed John Amias

Also known as: John Anne

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

16 March; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai

Born

At Wakefield, West Riding, England

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 16 March 1589 at York, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

9 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII; 8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed John Amias, also known as John Anne, was born in Wakefield, West Riding, England. He led a remarkable life as a married layman cloth merchant and a devoted father to several children. After the passing of his beloved wife, he selflessly divided his property among his children, exemplifying his commitment to their well-being.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

March 16October 29
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