St. Edmund Campion

Martyred English Catholic priest and Jesuit

St. Edmund Campion was a Jesuit priest who was martyred in 1581 for his faith. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who was known for his eloquence and his ability to defend the Catholic faith. St. Edmund was born in London in 1550 and studied at Oxford University. He was ordained as a priest in 1577 and began his work as a Jesuit missionary in England. St. Edmund was imprisoned and tortured for his faith, but he...