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Blessed Robert Bickerdike

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

8 October; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

Born

Lowhale, Yorkshire, England

Died

(probably 23 July 1586 in York, North Yorkshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Robert Bickerdike was a devout layman who lived during a period of official persecution of Catholics in England. Not much is known about his early life, except that he was born in Lowhale, Yorkshire, England. Despite the risks involved, Robert remained steadfast in his faith and actively participated in the life of the Catholic community.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

October 8November 22
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