March 28 – He refused life and liberty at the price of conformity

Ven. Christopher Wharton Born at Middleton, Yorkshire, before 1546; martyred at York, 28 March, 1600. He was the second son of Henry Wharton of Wharton and Agnes Warcop, and younger brother of Thomas, first Lord Wharton. He was educated at Trinity College, Oxford, where he graduated M.A., 3 February, 1564, and afterwards became a fellow. … Continue reading March 28 – He refused life and liberty at the price of conformity