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Also known as

• John Spence
• one of the Martyrs of England and Wales
• one of the Durham Martyrs

Memorial

• 4 February

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Layman. Martyred for befriending and protecting Catholic priests, including Saint John Boste, during the persecutions of Elizabeth I.

Born

• at Durham, England

Died

• 4 February 1594 at Durham, England

Venerated

• 8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)

Beatified

• 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

MLA Citation

• “Blessed John Speed“. CatholicSaints.Info. 3 February 2017. Web. 23 February 2019. <>