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Blessed Gaspar Sadamatsu

Also known as: Gaspar Sadamazu; Caspar….

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 20

Died

June 1, 20

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX

Religious Order

Jesuit

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Gaspar Sadamatsu, also known as Gaspar Sadamazu or Caspar, was a Jesuit priest and martyr born around 1565 in Hasami, Nagasaki, Japan. Not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he joined the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, and dedicated his life to the service of God.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

June 20February 4
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