Thomas Maxfield
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Blessed Thomas Maxfield | |
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Roman Catholic Church | |
| Beatified | 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI |
| Feast | 1 July |
Thomas Maxfield (real name Macclesfield) (c.1590 – 1 July 1616) was an English
Life
He was born in
Thomas arrived at the
Within three months of landing he was arrested, and sent to the
On Wednesday, 26 June, he was brought to the bar at the Old Bailey, and the next day was condemned solely for being a priest, under the Jesuits, etc. Act 1584. The Spanish ambassador did his best to obtain a pardon, or at least a reprieve; but, finding his efforts unavailing, had solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in his chapel during Maxfield's last night on earth.[1]
Maxfield was condemned to be executed at Tyburn, London. The procession to Tyburn early on the following morning was joined by many devout Spaniards, who, in spite of mockery, formed a guard of honour. Tyburn-tree itself was found decorated with garlands.[1]
Half of Maxfield's relics are now at Downside Abbey, near Bath.[1]
See also
References
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One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Ven. Thomas Maxfield". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
