Blessed Brian Lacey
- Memorial
- 10 December
- Profile
- Yorkshire country gentleman.
Cousin, companion and assistant to Venerable Father Montford Scott
Arrested in 1586 for helping and hiding priests.
Arrested again in 1591 when his own brother Richard betrayed him, Brian was tortured at Bridewell prison to learn the names of more people who had helped priests.
Finally arraigned down the Old Bailey, he was condemed to death for his faith, for aiding priests and encouraging Catholics.
Martyr.
- Born
- Yorkshire, England
- Died
- hanged on 10 December 1591 at Tyburn, London, England
- Additional Information
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Catholic Encyclopedia
Kirken i Norge norwegian
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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