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Blessed Dominic Magoshichi

Also known as: Dominic of Fiunga; Dominicus….

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Sep

Born

Hyuga, Miyazaki, Japan

Died

Burned alive on 12 September 1622 at Omura, Japan

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Dominic Magoshichi, also known as Dominic of Fiunga or Dominicus, was a lifelong layman in the diocese of Funai in Japan. He was a devout Catholic and a dedicated catechist belonging to the Dominican order. Dominic's life and unwavering faith in the face of great persecution ultimately led to his martyrdom.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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