Blessed Richard Holiday

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

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

Born

C.1565 in Yorkshire, England

Died

Hanged on 27 May 1590 in Durham, County Durham, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Richard Holiday was born around 1565 in Yorkshire, England. Little is known about his early life and education, but it is believed that he received his priestly formation in the Catholic faith during a time of religious upheaval in England.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

Feast Days

May 27 October 29 November 22

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