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Blessed Thomas Felton
Blessed Thomas Felton

Blessed Thomas Felton

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 28

Died

August 1, 28

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Thomas Felton, son of the martyr Blessed John Felton, entered the world amid profound sacrifice, having lost his father to martyrdom when he was scarcely four years old. In his youth, he served as a page to Lady Lovett, yet felt a deepening call to the priesthood. In 1583, he commenced his studies at the English College in Reims, France, seeking ordination. While still a seminarian, he joined the austere Order

Cause for Canonization

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