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Blessed Domingos Jorge

Also known as: Dominic Jorjes

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

18-Nov

Born

San Román, Aguiar de Sousa, Porto, Portugal

Died

Burned alive on 18 November 1619 in Nishizaka, Nagasaki, Japan

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX

Venerated

26 February 1866 by Pope Pius IX (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Domingos Jorge, also known as Dominic Jorjes, was a devout Catholic layman and soldier who became a courageous martyr for the faith. Born in San Román, Aguiar de Sousa, Porto, Portugal, his life was marked by his unwavering devotion to Christ, even in the face of persecution and danger.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1867-05-07 by 7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX
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