Blessed Richard Martin
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 30
Died
August 1, 30
Beatified
15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Biography
Blessed Richard Martin, a Shropshire gentleman, was born in Shropshire, England, and was educated at Broadgates Hall, Oxford. While little is known about his early life, it is evident that his staunch Catholic faith played a significant role in shaping his destiny.