Stations of the Cross·Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
None

Blessed Mancius Of Saint Thomas

Also known as: Mancius Shibata

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Sep

Born

1600 in Higo, Japan

Died

Burned alive on 12 September 1622 at Omura, Nagasaki, Japan

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX

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
Help Build This Profile
Report an Issue
Add Alternative Image
Suggest an Edit

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Mancius Of Saint Thomas?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Similar Saints & Blesseds

Blessed Mancius Of The Cross

Blessed
Blessed Mancius Of The Cross, also known as unnamed in some records, was a devout Catholic who...

Blessed Dominic Magoshichi

Blessed
Blessed Dominic Magoshichi, also known as Dominic of Fiunga or Dominicus, was a lifelong layman in...

Blessed Mancius Araki Kyuzaburo

Blessed
Blessed Mancius Araki Kyuzaburo, a lifelong layman of the Archdiocese of Nagasaki, Japan, is...

Saint Thomas Hioji Nishi Rokuzaemon

Saint
Saint Thomas Hioji Nishi Rokuzaemon, a Dominican missionary priest, dedicated his life to the...

Blessed Didacus Yuki Ryosetsu

Blessed
Blessed Didacus Yuki Ryosetsu was a Jesuit priest and martyr who was born around 1575 in Awa,...

Blessed Dominic Shobyoye

Blessed
Blessed Dominic Shobyoye, also known as Dominic Shibioge or Dominicus, was a Dominican lay tertiary...
Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.