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Blessed Edward Cheevers

Also known as

Éadbhard Cheevers

5 July as one of the Martyrs of Wexford
20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

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Lifelong layman in the diocese of Ferns, Ireland. One of the Irish Martyrs.

Born

in Wexford, Ireland

martyred on 5 July 1581 in Wexford, Ireland

6 July 1991 by Pope John Paul II

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

pending; if you have information relevant to the canonization of Blessed Dermot, contact
   Irish Bishops‘ Conference
   Saint Patrick’s College
   Maynooth, County Kildare, IRELAND

Category: Beatified by Pope John Paul II, Beatified in 1992, Died in 1581, Martyrs of Ireland, Martyrs of Wexford, Name: Edward, Saints Beati and Venerables, Saints who were Lifelong Lay People, Saints who were Martyrs, Venerated in 1991 | Trackback