St. John Houghton
English Carthusian (c. 1486-1535), prior of the London Charterhouse; first of the Reformation martyrs in England, hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn for refusing the Oath of Supremacy. One of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales canonized 1970 by Paul VI.
Life & Times
Born: c. 1486 · Died: 4 May 1535 · From: England.
Patronage
St. John Houghton is invoked as the patron of carthusians, english martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. John Houghton, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.