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Blessed Matthias Of Nagasaki

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

27 May; 10 September as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan

Born

C.1572 in Kazusagoko, Japan

Died

27 May 1620 in 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 Matthias of Nagasaki, also known as Blessed Matthias of Kazusagoko, was a devout layman who lived during the period of Christian persecution in Japan. He was born around 1572 in Kazusagoko, a region of Japan. Not much is known about his early life or family background.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

May 27September 10
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