Blessed Iustus Takayama Ukon
Also known as: Hikogoro Shigetomo; Takayama Ukon
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 3
Died
February 3, 1615
Beatified
7 February 2017 by Pope Francis
Venerated
21 January 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Iustus Takayama Ukon, also known as Hikogoro Shigetomo or simply Takayama Ukon, was born in Haibara-cho, Nara, Japan around the year 1552. He came from a wealthy land-owning family, and from a young age, he displayed a keen interest in Christianity. When he was twelve years old, Takayama converted to Catholicism after being introduced to the faith by Jesuit missionaries.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-02-07 by 7 February 2017 by Pope Francis; recognition celebrated at the Oskaka-jo Hall, Kyobashi, Osaka, Japan, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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