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Blessed Andrew Sushinda

Also known as: Andreas Yoshida; Andrew Gioscinda

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

October 1

Died

October 1, 1617

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Blessed Pius IX

Biography

Blessed Andrew Sushinda, also known as Andreas Yoshida and Andrew Gioscinda, was a layman in the archdiocese of Nagasaki, Japan during the 17th century. He is revered as a martyr and a devoted member of the Confraternity of the Rosary. Blessed Andrew's feast days are celebrated on 1 October and 10 September, as he is recognized as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan.