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Blessed Mancius Of Saint Thomas

Also known as: Mancius Shibata

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 12

Died

September 1, 12

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX

Religious Order

Dominican

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Mancius of Saint Thomas, also known as Mancius Shibata, was a Dominican friar and martyr who was born in 1600 in Higo, Japan. He is remembered for his unwavering faith and his ultimate sacrifice for the Catholic Church during a turbulent period in Japan's history.

Cause for Canonization

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