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Blessed Roger James

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Nov

Born

England

Died

Dragged through the streets by horses then hanged, drawn, and quartered on 15 November 1539 at Tor Hill, Glastonbury, Somerset, England

Beatified

13 May 1895 by Pope Leo XIII

Biography

Blessed Roger James was a devout Benedictine monk who served as the Sub-treasurer and sacristan in the esteemed Glastonbury Abbey during the 16th century. Born in England, his unwavering commitment to his faith and the Catholic Church would eventually lead him to become a martyr.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1895-05-13 by 13 May 1895 by Pope Leo XIII

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