Hugh Green (martyr) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blessed Hugh Green
Martyr
Born	c. 1584 London, England
Died	19 August 1642 Dorchester, Dorset, England
Honored in	Roman Catholic Church
Beatified	15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Feast	19 August

Hugh Green (born around 1584 – died August 19, 1642, in Dorchester) was an English Catholic priest. He was later honored by the Catholic Church in 1929. He was also known by the names Ferdinand Brooks or Ferdinand Brown.

Early Life and Education

Hugh Green was born in London, England, around 1584. His parents were part of the Church of England. They sent him to Peterhouse, Cambridge, a famous university, where he earned his degree in 1605.

After finishing his studies, Hugh Green decided to join the Roman Catholic Church. In 1610, he went to Douai College in northern France. This college was a special place for people studying to become Catholic priests.

Becoming a Priest

Hugh Green became a priest on June 14, 1612. After his ordination, he went back to England. He began working as a chaplain at Chideock Castle in Dorset. A chaplain is a priest who serves a specific group of people, like a family or a community.

Challenges and Arrest

In 1641, England was facing a lot of political tension. King Charles I wanted to make the Puritan Parliament of England happy. To do this, he announced that all Catholic priests had to leave England.

Hugh Green was arrested in August 1641. He was put on trial and sentenced to death because he was a Catholic priest who had stayed in England.

Final Days

While Hugh Green was in prison, his strong faith deeply affected others. Some women who were also sentenced to die with him asked him for his blessing before their deaths.

Hugh Green was executed on August 19, 1642. The execution was very difficult. After his death, his body was treated very badly by the crowd.

See also

• Catholic Church in the United Kingdom
• Douai Martyrs