Blessed Gaspar Fisogiro

Blessed Gaspar Fisogiro, also known as Gaspar Ueda Hikojiro and Caspar Fisogiro, was a devout layman in the archdiocese of Nagasaki, Japan, during the 17th century. He was born in Japan and lived during a time when Christianity was heavily persecuted in the country. Despite the harsh conditions, Gaspar chose to bravely shelter Dominican missionaries and provided them with support and aid.