BL. RALPH GRIMSTON, LAYMAN AND MARTYR - 15 JUNE

 

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE

Saints celebrated on the 15th of June

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BLESSED RALPH GRIMSTON, LAYMAN AND MARTYR

Ralph Grimston of Nidd, layman, was arrested early in May 1598, when on his way to York with Fr Peter Snow. Both were shortly after condemned, Fr Snow of treason for being a Catholic priest and Grimston of felony, for having aided and assisted him, and, it is said, having attempted to prevent his apprehension. He suffered martyrdom at York together with Fr Snow on June 15, 1598. Both Catholic martyrs were beatified on November 22, 1987 (by Pope John Paul II).

Source: Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913

⬅️ The Holy Martyrs of England and Wales

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that we who know how courageously your holy martyr Ralph confessed the faith, may experience his goodness as he intercedes for us with you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.