FORTY HOLY MARTYRS OF ENGLAND AND WALES

FORTY HOLY MARTYRS OF ENGLAND AND WALES - 4 MAY

FORTY HOLY MARTYRS OF ENGLAND AND WALES

On May 4, 1535 there died at Tyburn three Carthusian monks, the first of many English men and women martyred for the Catholic Faith during the Reformation.

Of these martyrs, two hundred and eighty four have been canonised or declared blessed, but the number of those who died or suffered harsh persecution for their faith between 1535 and 1680 cannot now be reckoned.

They came from every walk of life and are remembered for the example they gave of constancy in their faith, and courage in the face of persecution.

PRAYER:

Almighty God,

who in our country raised up martyrs

from every walk of life

to vindicate the authority of your Church

in teaching and worship,

grant through their intercession, we pray,

that all our people may be gathered once again

to celebrate the same sacraments

under the one Shepherd, Jesus Christ your Son.

Who lives and reigns with you in the unity

of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

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