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Blessed Thomas Tunstal

Also known as: Thomas Helmes; Thomas Dyer

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13 July; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai

Born

Norwich, Norforlk, England

Died

Hanged on 13 July 1616 in Tyburn, London, England

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Thomas Tunstal, also known as Thomas Helmes and Thomas Dyer, was a Benedictine priest who lived during a tumultuous period in England's history. Born in Norwich, Norfolk, England, his dedicated faith and desire to serve God led him to pursue his studies at the seminary in Douai, France.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

July 13October 29
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