Blessed James Fenn Biography
Blessed James Fenn Profile. Born: N/A in the United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in England. Died: February 12, 1584, in Tyburn, London, England. Feast Day is celebrated on February 12, October 29, December 1.
Blessed James Fenn Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth | N/A |
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Country of Birth | The United Kingdom in Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Married |
Profession | Missionary work |
Place of Work | England |
Date of Death | February 12, 1584 |
Place of Death | Tyburn, London, England |
Feast Day | February 12, October 29, December 1 |
Beatification | Beatified by Pope Pius XI on !5 December 1929 |
Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
He was educated at Corpus Christi College and Oxford University. Later he married and served as a layman and schoolmaster. When he became a widower, he went to Rheims, France for studies where he was later ordained in 1580. He then returned to England to evangelize to convert Catholics in Somerset.
James was arrested for his faith and was convicted of treason when he showed loyalty to Rome and declined to take the oath of Supremacy
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