John Roberts was a Welshman born in 1577. He grew up in a good family, studied well, and later felt drawn to something deeper than the usual path. That search led him to France, where he became a Benedictine monk. From there, he followed his calling to become a priest.
His heart never left England. Even though being a Catholic priest there was dangerous, he kept returning in secret to serve the people. He helped the poor, guided families, and stayed close to sick prisoners during outbreaks of illness. For him, faith was not a big speech—it was daily service.
Because the law treated Catholic priests as criminals, he was arrested many times. Friends begged him to stop going back, but he always returned. He believed that people deserved a priest, even if it cost him everything.
In 1610, he was captured again. This time, there was no escape. He faced his death with calm courage, forgiving everyone involved. People who witnessed it said he looked more peaceful than afraid.
Saint John Roberts is honored as one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. His story is simple but strong—a man who chose service over safety, and faith over fear.
⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ
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