Born Spain. He became a Roman Catholic priest. He founded Opus Dei, an organization of laypeople and priests dedicated to the teaching that everyone is called to holiness by God and that ordinary life can result in sanctity. Died Rome. He was canonized in 2002 by Pope John Paul II.
The memorial says that he made a number of pilgrimages to the shrine at Our Lady of Willesden.
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Josemaria Escriva
The Dissolution of the Monasteries, while not named on the memorial, is allud...
Non-conformist minister. Born in Islington. One of the founders of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Died in Brunswick Square in his son's home. Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
A Christian evangelical organisation founded by Reverend Wilson Carlile. Unlike the plaque, their website omits the definite article from their name so so do we.
Vicar. Born circa 1568. He was chaplain to the Jamestown Settlement.
Non-conformist preacher. Born Radnorshire, Wales. Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
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