St Phillip Howard, Saint Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel English Martyr (full film)
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- Опубліковано 25 гру 2024
- St Phillip Howard, Saint Philip Howard, the Earl of Arundel and English Martyr - filmed on location in Arundel, West Sussex, at the Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Philip Howard and Arundel Castle, presenting his life (suitable for use in classrooms and for all ages).
Produced in 2011 by Mary's Dowry Productions
www.marysdowryproductions,org
The film is also available worldwide on DVD.
This film looks at the life of Saint Philip Howard who was the cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Initially a worldly, ambitious man of the court, this Elizabethan nobleman converted to the Catholic Faith of his ancestors after hearing the disputations of Jesuit priest and future Martyr St. Edmund Campion.
Due to his conversion and work with recusant Catholics the Earl was arrested while leaving England from Littlehampton, not far from Arundel. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London, eventually condemned to death. He was offered his freedom if he simply attended one Protestant State service, which he refused to do.
The Queen, his cousin, delayed the execution, perhaps thinking he would die or give in to her demands. The Earl however lingered in the Tower of London for eleven long years, not even permitted to see his wife or children.
Philip Howard eventually died in the Tower and was beatified, later Canonised, an English Martyr. He leaves a great witness to Faith and courage for all peoples today.
In this film, Saint Philip Howard tells his own story over footage of the historic town of Arundel, paintings, maps and historical documents connected to his life and original music.
His feast day is celebrated on 19th October.