Nine Martyrs of England and Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blessed Hugh Faringdon and Eight Companion Martyrs |
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| Died | 9 July 1539 (Adrian Fortescue (martyr) 14 November 1539 (Hugh Faringdon, John Rugg and John Eynon) 15 December 1539 (Richard Whiting (Abbot), John Thorne and Roger James 1 December 1539 (John Beche 22 August 1572 (Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland) Places of death: Fortescue: Tower Hill Faringdon & companions: Outside Reading Abbey< Whiting & companions: Glastonbury Tor Beche: probably Greenstead Percy: York |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 13 May 1895, by Pope Leo XIII |
| Feast | 4 May (all English Martyrs) 9 July (Fortescue) 14 November (Faringdon & companions) 15 November (Whiting & companions) 1 December (Beche) 22 August (Percy) |
| Attributes | martyr's palm |
The Nine Martyrs of England and Wales were a group of brave people. They included priests and others who were executed in England a long time ago. This happened mostly in 1539, during the time of King Henry VIII. One person was executed later, in 1572. The Roman Catholic Church sees them as martyrs. This means they died for their Christian beliefs. They were later honored as "Blessed" by Pope Leo XIII in 1895.
Who Were the Nine Martyrs?
These nine people were chosen from many others who died during the English Reformation. This was a time of big changes in England. They were executed between 1539 and 1572. They were seen as going against the king's new rules.
List of Names
Here are the names of the Nine Martyrs:
- John Beche
- John Eynon
- Hugh Faringdon (also known as Cook)
- Adrian Fortescue
- Roger James
- Thomas Percy, Earl of Northumberland
- John Rugg (also known as Rugge)
- John Thorne
- Richard Whiting
Honoring the Martyrs
In England, these martyrs are remembered on a special day. This day is called a feast day. It is celebrated on May 4th each year. This day also honors other English martyrs.
Special Feast Day
The May 4th feast day includes those honored between 1886 and 1929. It also includes the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. The Forty Martyrs are considered saints. They used to have their own day on October 25th. But this changed in the year 2000. Now, many English martyrs are honored together on May 4th.
