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Blessed Robert Hardesty

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 24

Died

September 1, 24

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Robert Hardesty, a devout Catholic layman, was born in Yorkshire, England. Little is known about his early life, but he became renowned for his unwavering devotion to the Catholic faith during a time of intense persecution in England. He is primarily remembered for the courageous act of hiding and supporting the work of another martyr, Blessed William Spenser.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

September 24November 22
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