Blessed Franciscus Takeya

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 11

Died

September 1, 11

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Blessed Pius IX

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Franciscus Takeya, also known as Blessed Franciscus Takeya Sozaburo, was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1610. He was the son of Blessed Cosmas Takeya Sozaburo and Blessed Agnes Takeya, devout Catholic parents who raised him in the faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

Feast Days

September 11 September 10

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