Blessed John Maki
Also known as: Ioannes Maki Jizaemon
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
7-Sep
Born
In Nagasaki, Japanese
Died
Burned alive on 7 September 1627 at Nagasaki, Japan
Beatified
7 May 1867 by Pope Blessed Pius IX
Venerated
26 February 1866 by Pope Blessed Pius IX
Biography
Blessed John Maki, also known as Ioannes Maki Jizaemon, was a devout layman in the diocese of Funai, Japan. He was born in Nagasaki, Japan, but little is known about his early life. However, what is known is his close association with Blessed Ludovicus Maki Soetsu, who adopted John as his son.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1867-05-07 by 7 May 1867 by Pope Blessed Pius IX
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