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Blessed Iustus Takayama Ukon
Blessed Iustus Takayama Ukon

Blessed Iustus Takayama Ukon

Also known as: Hikogoro Shigetomo; Takayama Ukon

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

3-Feb

Born

C.1552 in Haibara-cho, Nara, Japan

Died

3 February 1615 in Manila, Philippines of natural causes

Beatified

7 February 2017 by Pope Francis; recognition celebrated at the Oskaka-jo Hall, Kyobashi, Osaka, Japan, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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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