# Maeyken Kats, Of Wervick In Flanders, Magdaleentken, Aechtken Of Zierickzee, Old Maeyken, Grietgen Bonaventuers, And Maeyken De Korte, A. D., 1559.

16th century (source section) · Historical source

Source: Martyrs’ Mirror. Original heading: MAEYKEN KATS, OF WERVICK IN FLANDERS, MAGDALEENTKEN, AECHTKEN OF ZIERICKZEE, OLD MAEYKEN, GRIETGEN BONAVENTUERS, AND MAEYKEN DE KORTE, A. D., 1559.

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On the 20th of May 1559, the Margrave of Antwerp,
seeking one upon whose head a price of three
hundred guilders was set, went forth with many
servants, and surrounded and entered two houses,
in which they found six sisters, namely, Maeyken
Kats, Magdaleentken, Aechtken of Zierickzee, Old
Maeyken, Grietgen Bonaventuers, and Maeyken de
Korte. But however much they searched the houses
they could not find the one whom they sought.
Then the Margrave wished these women in Hoboken
Heath. But nevertheless, when he could not
accomplish his purpose, he took all six with him,
and shut them in a dark prison. Afterwards they
were examined. They freely confessed their faith,
and could not be brought to recant, neither by the
imperial decree, nor by threats or torture; nor did
they betray any one. Hence, on the 18th of June;
the first three were sentenced to death, and drowned
in prison by night.

Afterwards, on the 11th of October, the other
three were also condemned to death; old Maeyken,
the honorable widow, who was worthy of double
honor, was drowned, while Grietken Bonaventuers
and Maeyken de Korte had to taste death by the
sword (unusual with women) for the truth, for
which their Lord, whom they loved and did not
forget, will likewise not forget them, but gladly receive
them into his kingdom and joyfully feast in
paradise.





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