Saint John Almond
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Saint John Almond was born circa 1577 and ordained
in 1598. He was martyred on 5 December 1612. Canonized in 1970, John Almond is one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales
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and theology
—and was warmly congratulated by Cardinals Caesar Baronius
and Francesco Maria Tarugi, who presided.
in 1602 as a secular priest
and administered to the faithful there. He was arrested in 1608, and then again in 1612. In November of 1612, seven priests escaped from prison. John Almond was hung drawn and quartered and became a martyr and saint.Bold textile:--92.234.206.231 (talk) 19:11, 10 November 2011 (UTC)Example.jpg]<3
, London
, England
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Ordination
In general religious use, ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination itself varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is...
in 1598. He was martyred on 5 December 1612. Canonized in 1970, John Almond is one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales
Forty Martyrs of England and Wales
The Forty Martyrs of England and Wales are a group of men and women who were executed for treason and related offences in the Kingdom of England between 1535 and 1679...
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Early years
John Almond passed his childhood at circa 1577, and at Much Woolton, Lancashire. His boyfriend and early manhood were spent in Ireland, until he went to the English College in Rome, at the age of twenty, where he was ordained as a priest, returning to England as a missionary in 1602.Skilled Debater
He concluded his term there by giving the 'Grand Act' -- a public defence of theses which cover the whole course of philosophyPhilosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
—and was warmly congratulated by Cardinals Caesar Baronius
Caesar Baronius
Cesare Baronio was an Italian Cardinal and ecclesiastical historian...
and Francesco Maria Tarugi, who presided.
Return to England
He returned to the dangers of EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
in 1602 as a secular priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
and administered to the faithful there. He was arrested in 1608, and then again in 1612. In November of 1612, seven priests escaped from prison. John Almond was hung drawn and quartered and became a martyr and saint.Bold textile:--92.234.206.231 (talk) 19:11, 10 November 2011 (UTC)Example.jpg]<3
Martyred
Almond was hanged, drawn, and quartered on 5 December 1612 at TyburnTyburn
Tyburn is a former village just outside the then boundaries of London that was best known as a place of public execution.Tyburn may also refer to:* Tyburn , river and historical water source in London...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
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