Blessed Francis Of Saint Bonaventure
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 12
Died
September 1, 12
Beatified
7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX
Religious Order
Venerated
26 February 1866 by Pope Pius IX (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Francis of Saint Bonaventure, also known as Blessed Francis of Tokyo, was a renowned Franciscan Friar Minor (Alcantarine) priest and martyr. He was born in Tokyo, Japan, at an unknown date, and devoted his life to the service of God and the preaching of the Gospel.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1867-05-07 by 7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX
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