St. John Rigby: Cheerful In The Face of Death

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A revert from Protestantism back to Catholicism, John lived during dangerous times for Catholics in England. After only three years being Catholic he was discovered, arrested, and tortured for information about other traitors of the Church of England. In the face of such torture and threats he remained resolute and even displayed a cheerful attitude all the way up to his execution.

Saint John Rigby 1570 - 1600. Feast day: June 21.

Show Host: Ethan Nagy

Episode 381

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