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Blessed Richard Hill

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 27

Died

May 1, 27

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Blessed Richard Hill, born around 1565 in Yorkshire, England, was a priest in the apostolic vicariate of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He is widely recognized as one of the Martyrs of Douai and one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales. His feast days are celebrated on 27 May, 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai, and on 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales.