Blessed John Gavan
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- Memorial
- 20 June
- Profile
- Jesuit priest.
Eloquent and effective preacher.
Betrayed to the English priest hunters by an apostate priest.
Defended himself and four fellow Jesuits in their trial at the Old Bailey, but to no avail.
Martyr.
- Born
- 1640 in London, England
- Died
- hanged, drawn, and quartered on 20 June 1679 at Tyburn, England
- Name Meaning
- God is gracious; gift of God (John)
- Additional Information
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