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Thomas Cottam

He was born to Protestant parents and became master of a grammar school. In London, he was converted to the faith of original Church. In Rome, he became Jesuit novice. Soon after he was ordained a priest, desiring to become a missionary to India. He returned home to recuperate from sickness. In England he was arrested and condemned to death because of faith. After being tortured, he was executed – the witness to Christ Church. He is blessed spirit, missionary of mercy, achieving miracles even in the city of Gotham.

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