Alban Roe
English Benedictine martyr and writer
Born
July 20th, 1583
442 years ago
Died
1642
383 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
England
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A Benedictine monk and writer, this individual played a significant role in the religious landscape of 17th-century England. Active during a time of intense persecution of Catholics, he published several works of theology and is recognized for his notable contributions to religious literature. Caught in the conflict between Catholics and Protestants, this individual faced martyrdom for faith, which symbolized steadfast devotion to beliefs during a tumultuous period. The legacy includes writings that helped articulate the Catholic faith in a challenging environment.
Authored various works including 'The Life of St. Edmund'
Martyred for his Catholic faith in 1642
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