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Blessed Leo Tanaka

Also known as: Leo Tanaca; Leone…

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1 June; 10 September as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan

Born

C.1590 in Omi, Japan

Died

Beheaded on 1 June 1617 on a rock near Omura, Nagasaki, Japan

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Blessed Pius IX

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Leo Tanaka, also known as Leo Tanaca or Leone, was a layman catechist in the Archdiocese of Nagasaki, Japan. He was born around 1590 in Omi, Japan. Leo dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the Catholic faith, despite the persecution and challenges faced by Christians during the time.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

June 1September 10
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