Because he was held on trial 3hr every day for a week. SO he became a massive inspiration to people because normal trials took a few minuits.
December 1
Saint Edmund Campion was born on January 24, 1540, at London, England.
Edmund Campion is recognized as a saint because he was a Jesuit priest who dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the Catholic faith in England during a time of persecution. He was martyred for his beliefs, enduring torture and ultimately being executed for refusing to renounce his faith. Campion's courage, faith, and dedication to his religious beliefs are considered exemplary by the Catholic Church, leading to his canonization as a saint.
Edmund was hanged, drawn, and quartered on December 1, 1581, at Tyburn, London, England.
Edward was canonized in the year 1161 by Pope Alexander III.
Edmund is a saint, but not a patron saint.
Edmund Arrowsmith is not a patron saint.
Society of Saint Edmund was created in 1843.
The Inspiration of Saint Matthew was created in 1602.
I believe you set that as a role model to follow and try to act as in your life. For example, my name is Emily. I chose Saint Emily because she was a teacher for poor children who couldn't afford school. I love kids and I love helping and teaching so I decided this was the Saint for me.
Catholic AnswerSt. Edmund was a brilliant Englishmen who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I. He took many honors at Oxford, eventually teaching there. He was famous for his speeches and oratory. Later he went to Ireland, and eventually to Rome where he converted to the Church, became a Jesuit priest, and returned to England. In England he eventually was tried, found guilty, tortured, and executed.
There are a number of saints and blesseds named Edmund. If you are referring to Saint Osmund (also known as Edmund) who became Bishop of Salisbury, England in 1078, his feast day is December 4.