Blessed John Speed

Also known as
John Spence
Memorial
4 February
Profile
Layman. Martyred for befriending and protecting Catholic priests including Saint John Boste. One of the Durham Martyrs.
Born
at Durham, England
Died
4 February 1594 at Durham, England
Name Meaning
God is gracious; gift of God
Beatified
1929 by Pope Pius XI
Canonized
pending
Additional Information
Google Directory
For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
Catholic Encyclopedia, by John B Wainewright
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