Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Martyrd for the faith because Calvinists hated Catholics

St. Godfrey

 
Image of St. Godfrey

Facts



Two martyrs of the same name: Godfrey of Duynen, and Godfrey of Merville, both hanged by Calvinists. Godfrey of Duynen was a priest and former rector, and Godfrey of Merville was a member of the Franciscan house at Gorkum, Holland. They were hanged at Briel and are honored among the Martyrs of Gorkum.

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