Blessed Maria Gengoro

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 16

Died

August 1, 18

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Maria Gengoro was a devout laywoman in the diocese of Fukuoka, Japan. She was born in Kiyota, Japan, and is recognized as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

Feast Days

August 16 September 10

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