Blessed Christopher Robinson

Memorial
19 August; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales
Profile
Studied in Douai and Rheims, France beginning in 1590. Ordained 24 February 1592. Returned to England in September 1592 to covertly minister to oppressed Catholics in the areas of Cumberland and Westmoreland. He witnessed the martyrdom of Saint John Boste, and published an account of it. Arrested 4 March 1597 for the crime of priesthood. Martyred for his crime; the hanging rope broke twice, so they used two ropes on the third, successful attempt. One of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales.
Born
c.1565 at Woodside, England
Died
hanged on 19 August 1598 at Carlisle, England
Venerated
10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Canonized
pending
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