ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 5th of July BLESSED THOMAS BELSON, MARTYR ⬅️ The Holy Martyrs of England and Wales For his adherence to the Catholic faith, Thomas Belson , a lay martyr, was hanged in Oxford. His martyrdom took place in A.D. 1589 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. (Cal.) [He was beatified on November 22, 1987 by Pope John Paul II.] (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 546) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the blessed Thomas may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. 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. ➡️ More information about Blessed Thomas Belson