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Blessed Philip Powel

Also known as: Philip Morgan; Philip Powell; Philip Prosser

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

30-Jun

Born

2 February 1594 in Tralon, Brecknockshire, England

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 30 June 1646 at Tyburn, London, England; buried in the old churchyard at Moorfields, London; some relics, including a crucifix he owned at his death, are enshrined at Downside Abbey, Bath, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Philip Powel, also known as Philip Morgan, Philip Powell, or Philip Prosser, was born on 2 February 1594 in Tralon, Brecknockshire, England. He was the son of Roger and Catherine Powel. After completing his studies in law in London, England, Philip decided to pursue a religious vocation.

Cause for Canonization

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