Relics of the English Martyrs
"Almighty God,
who in our country raised up martyrs
from every walk of life
to vindicate the authority of your Church
in teaching and worship,
grant through their intercession, we pray,
that all our people may be gathered once again
to celebrate the same sacraments
under the one Shepherd, Jesus Christ your Son.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen."
– Collect for the feast of the English Martyrs.
Today (4 May) is the feast of the English Martyrs of the Reformation. This reliquary with relics of a few of the English Martyrs is from the shrine in Holy Cross Priory, Leicester. More information about this shrine from here.