Blessed John Eynon

Also known as: John Oynon
Memorial: 15 November
Profile: Benedictine monk. Priest at Saint Giles, Reading, England. Refused to surrender his parish to non-Catholic authorities, was arrested, and taken to Reading abbey where he was martyred at the gate with Blessed John Rugg and Blessed Hugh Faringdon.
Born: English
Died: hanged on 15 November 1539 at Reading, England
Name Meaning: God is gracious; gift of God (John)
Beatified: 1895
Canonized: pending
Additional Information: For All The Saints
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