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Blessed Richard Martin

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 30

Died

August 1, 30

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

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

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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