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Saint Nicholas Pieck | |
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Friar Minor, Martyr | |
Born | 29 August, 1534 Gorkum, Holland |
Died | 9 July, 1572 Briel, Holland |
Beatified | 24 November, 1675 by Pope Clement X |
Canonized | 29 June, 1867 by Pope Pius IX |
Major shrine | Briel |
Feast | 9 July |
Nicholas Pieck was the son of John Pieck and Henriea Clavia, devout Catholics. He was sent to college at 's-Hertogenbosch, and as soon as he had completed his classical studies he received the habit of the Friars Minor at the convent in that town. Nicholas was ordained a priest in 1558, devoting himself to the apostolic ministry. He was appointed guardian of the convent at Gorkum, his native town.
He preached against Calvinism. In particular, he preached the dogma of the Real Presence. In June 1572, the citadel of Gorkum was taken by the Watergeuzen. Nicholas and eight other Franciscans were captured and tortured. Other priests were captured, bringing the total to 19. They were taken to Briel in July. The commander of the Watergeuzen, William II de la Marck, promised them freedom of they would renounce the authority of the pope. None did. They were hanged July 9, 1572, and became known as the Martyrs of Gorkum.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. {{cite encyclopedia}}
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