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Blessed John Larke

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Mar

Died

7 March 1544 at Tyburn, London, England

Beatified

29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed John Larke, a devoted priest of the Church, served faithfully within the ecclesiastical landscape of early 16th-century England. Born in the Kingdom of England, his life was marked by dedicated pastoral service. He held the rectorship of Saint Ethelburga’s, Bishopgate, London, from 1504 until 1524, demonstrating steadfast commitment to his flock. Subsequently, he served as Rector of Woodford, Essex (1526-1527)

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1886-12-29 by 29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)

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