Montford Scott facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blessed Montford Scott |
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| Born | Norfolk, England |
| Died | 2 July 1591, London, England |
| Martyred by | Queen Elizabeth I of England |
| Means of martyrdom | Hanging, drawing and quartering |
| Venerated in | Great Britain |
| Beatified | 22 November 1987, Vatican City, by Pope John Paul II |
| Feast | 4 May |
Montford Scott was an English priest who lived a long time ago. He was born in Norfolk, England. He died in London on July 2, 1591. He is remembered as a Catholic martyr, which means he died for his religious beliefs. He was honored as 'Blessed' in 1987.
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Early Life and Studies
Montford Scott began his studies to become a priest in 1574. He attended Douai College, which was a special school for training priests. There, he studied theology, which is the study of religious faith.
In 1575, he became a subdeacon, which is a step towards becoming a priest. He then traveled to England with another person named Dominic Vaughan.
First Arrest and Release
In December 1576, Montford Scott and Dominic Vaughan were arrested in Essex. They were questioned by the government. Vaughan shared names of other Catholics. The government then sent them to the Archbishop of Canterbury for more questions. However, they were later set free.
Becoming a Priest and Mission
After his release, Scott went back to Douai College in May 1577. He was ordained as a priest in Brussels. Soon after, on June 17, he set out for England to serve as a priest. His journey was not easy; pirates attacked his ship, but he managed to escape.
Challenges and Captures
In 1578, Montford Scott was captured again in Cambridge. He was sent to London by the university's Vice-Chancellor. He was eventually released once more.
He worked as a priest in several parts of England. These areas included Kent in 1580, Norfolk and Suffolk in 1583, and Lincolnshire and Yorkshire in 1584. In 1584, he was arrested in York. He was then taken to London, where he remained a prisoner for seven years.
Final Arrest and Trial
Montford Scott was eventually released from prison after someone paid money. The condition was that he had to leave the country. However, he was quickly arrested again by Richard Topcliffe.
He was put on trial in London on June 30, 1591, along with another priest named George Beesley. He was found guilty simply because he was a priest and was in England. At that time, it was against the law for Catholic priests to be in England.
Death and Legacy
The very next day, on July 2, 1591, Montford Scott was taken to Fleet Street in London. There, he was executed for his beliefs. He is remembered as one of the Catholic martyrs who died during that period in England.
