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Thomas Cattamus, Martyr
Father THOMAS CATTAMUS Catholic priest in England, suspected of conspiracy and hanged and quartered in London. An angel bestows a martyrs crown on him. Date: ? - 1582
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1582 Angel Bestows Conspiracy Hanged Martyr Priest Quartered Suspected
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In this evocative image, the ghostly figure of an angel descends from the heavens, bestowing a martyr's crown upon the tortured and resolute figure of Father Thomas Cattamus. The year is 1582, and the setting is London, England, a time when being a Catholic priest was a dangerous proposition. Suspected of conspiring against Queen Elizabeth I's Protestant regime, Father Cattamus was arrested, tried, and ultimately sentenced to the grisly fate of hanging and quartering. Despite the brutal nature of his death, Father Cattamus' unwavering faith and commitment to his beliefs remained unshaken. In this print, the angelic figure represents the divine recognition of his martyrdom, a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of persecution. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who refused to compromise their beliefs, even in the most trying of times. Father Thomas Cattamus was a Catholic priest in England during the late 16th century, a time when the practice of Catholicism was outlawed under Queen Elizabeth I's Protestant regime. Suspected of involvement in a conspiracy against the queen, Cattamus was arrested, tried, and ultimately sentenced to the gruesome fate of hanging and quartering. Despite the horrors he endured, Cattamus remained steadfast in his faith, refusing to renounce his beliefs even in the face of certain death. This print, which depicts an angel bestowing a martyr's crown upon him, serves as a powerful symbol of the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of persecution and a testament to the sacrifices made by those who refused to compromise their beliefs. The image is believed to date from the late 19th or early 20th century and is a poignant reminder of the rich and complex history of religious conflict in England during this period.
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