Blessed Mancius Of The Cross
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
29 July; 10 September as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan
Born
Japan
Beatified
7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX
Venerated
26 February 1866 by Pope Pius IX (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Mancius Of The Cross, also known as unnamed in some records, was a devout Catholic who lived in Japan during a time of great persecution against Christians. Little is known about his early life, including his exact date of birth and details about his family background.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1867-05-07 by 7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX
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