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Saint Polydore Plasden

Also known as: Oliver Palmer

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

December 10

Died

December 1, 10

Canonized

25 October 1970 by Pope Paul VI

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Biography

Saint Polydore Plasden, also known as Oliver Palmer, was born in 1563 in London, England. He came from a humble background, being the son of a horn maker. Despite his simple beginnings, Polydore had a great desire to serve God and the Catholic Church. At a young age, Polydore entered the priesthood and pursued his studies at the English College in Rheims, France, and later at the English College in Rome, Italy....

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