Edward Thwing
Priest, martyr in England
Who they were
The Roman Martyrology for 26 July names him at Lancaster in England with Robert Nutter, of the Order of Preachers, as priests and martyrs who after long labours in the Lord's vineyard were condemned for their priesthood and suffered a glorious martyrdom under Queen Elizabeth I. He was beatified on 22 November 1987 by John Paul II, among George Haydock and eighty-four companions, martyrs of England, Wales and Scotland.
The miracles
As a martyr he was raised to the altars without a miracle.
Why that counted as sanctity
The Roman Martyrology names him among the martyrs of England.
The cause
The cause continues. No postulation address is published here yet. Favours received through this person’s intercession, and offers of help, are best sent to the religious order or congregation they belonged to, or to the diocese where the cause was opened; either will pass them to the postulation.
Connected on this site
- George Haydock Blessed“He was beatified on 22 November 1987 by John Paul II, among George Haydock and eighty-four companions, martyrs of England, Wales and Scotland.” — this site's research
- Robert Nutter Blessed“The Roman Martyrology for 26 July names him at Lancaster in England with Robert Nutter, of the Order of Preachers, as priests and martyrs who after long labours in the Lord's vineyard were condemned for their priesthood and suffered a glorious martyrdom under Queen Elizabeth I.” — this site's research
- Roman Martyrology, 26 July (Italian Bishops' Conference, Santo del giorno)
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis 83 (1991) - beatification letter
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis 79 (1987) - decree on the martyrdom
Checked against the sources listed on 22 September 2026. Corrections welcome.