Blessed Thomas Pormort
Also known as: Thomas Whitgift; Tommaso…
Feast Day
February 21
Died
February 1, 20
Beatified
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Thomas Pormort, also known as Thomas Whitgift or Tommaso, was born around 1560 in Little Limber, Lincolnshire, England. He received an education at Cambridge University before deciding to pursue a religious vocation. In 1581, Thomas traveled to Rheims, France, where he entered the seminary to study for the priesthood. After completing his studies there, he continued his education in Rome, Italy, starting in 1582.
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