medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> Today (25. October) is the feast day of:
...>
> Forty Martyrs of England and Wales (d. 1535-1679) This representative
> group of Roman Catholics martyred for their beliefs ... include ... 3
laywomen.
Among whom is Mistress Margaret Clitherow, pressed to death on 25 March 1586
after vestments and altar vessels had been found in her cupboard, because
she refused to plead either guilty or not guilty to the charge of harbouring
priests which inaction spared her family and friends from being compelled to
give evidence against her. I think she deserves a day of her own ...
Brenda M.C.
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