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Blessed Robert Meyler
Blessed Robert Meyler

Blessed Robert Meyler

Also known as: Roibeard Meyler; Robert Meiler

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5 July as one of the Martyrs of Wexford; 20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

Born

In Wexford, Ireland

Died

Hanged, drawn and quartered on 5 July 1581 in Wexford, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Venerated

6 July 1991 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Blessed Robert Meyler, also known as Roibeard Meyler or Robert Meiler, was a devout layman in the diocese of Ferns, Ireland, and is honored as one of the Irish Martyrs. Little is known about his early life, except that he was born in Wexford, Ireland.


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