John Ogilvie, SJ was a Scottish Jesuit priest. For his service to persecuted Catholics in 17th-century Scotland and his murder due to his faith, he was canonized in 1976. As of 2026, he is the only post-Reformation Scottish saint.

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Occupation: Catholic priest
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: 1579
Died: March 10, 1615

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John Ogilvie

Scottish Jesuit saint and martyr

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