Bl. Hugh Faringdon (14 November): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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In this episode, we explore the moving account from The Lives of the Saints by Father Alban Butler for November 14, featuring Blessed Hugh Farington (Hugo Cook) and his companions, Blessed John Eynon and Blessed John Rug, martyrs of Reading Abbey. Blessed Hugh—born at Farington and later Abbot of Reading—played a significant civic and spiritual role in the early 16th century. Initially in favor with King Henry VIII, he later fell under suspicion as the King moved to assert the Royal Supremacy over the Church of England. Hugh’s refusal to surrender Reading Abbey and his steadfast loyalty to the Holy See led to his arrest, trial, and execution in 1539, during the dissolution of the great monasteries. Alongside him were two priests associated with Reading: • Blessed John Eynon, a parish priest of St. Giles’ Church who had already clashed with authorities for circulating materials tied to the Pilgrimage of Grace. • Blessed John Rug, a recluse and former prenter of Chichester, accused of keeping relics despite royal injunctions. These three martyrs were executed at the gates of Reading Abbey on the same day the monks of Glastonbury were put to death. Their steadfast defense of the spiritual authority of the Holy See remains a powerful witness of faith. They were beatified in 1895, and their feast is celebrated on November 14 in Portsmouth and December 1 by English Benedictines and the Archdiocese of Westminster. This video brings their story to life, offering historical context, spiritual depth, and inspiration from the era of the English Reformation. Perfect for viewers interested in Church history, Catholic saints, monastic heritage, and the courageous stories of those who gave their lives for the faith. 00:00 – Introduction 00:19 – Butler November 14th: Blessed Hugh Farington & Companions 00:22 – Birth and Background of Blessed Hugh 00:30 – His True Surname and Origins 00:37 – Entry into Reading Monastery 00:42 – Election as Abbot (1520) 00:48 – Role as County Magistrate 01:01 – Relationship with Scholars and Clergy 01:07 – Opposition to New Doctrines 01:17 – Early Relations with Henry VIII 01:26 – The King Calls Him “My Own Abbot” 01:36 – Participation in Annulment Efforts 01:48 – Signing Articles of Faith Recognizing Royal Supremacy 01:56 – Participation in Queen Jane Seymour’s Funeral 02:04 – Offending the King 02:14 – First Trial and Release 02:17 – Suppression of Monasteries (1539) 02:24 – Arrest and Treason Charge 02:29 – Blessed John Eynon’s Background 02:48 – Blessed John Rug’s Background 03:06 – Charges Related to Relics 03:14 – Likely Basis of the Death Sentence 03:18 – Blessed Hugh’s Final Testimony on the Scaffold 03:32 – Execution at Reading Abbey 03:40 – Beatification in 1895 03:47 – Feast Days in England https://sensusfidelium.com/st-simeon-bishop-of-ctesiphon-and-his-companions-martyrs/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #Catholic #Saints #LivesOfTheSaints #BlessedHughFarington #EnglishMartyrs #CatholicHistory #HenryVIII #EnglishReformation #ReadingAbbey #Benedictines #MartyrsOfTheFaith #TudorHistory #ChurchHistory #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicSaints 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button.