Blessed Thomas Felton
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 28
Died
August 1, 28
Beatified
15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
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....