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Blessed Michaël Himonoya

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

16-Sep

Born

Japanese

Died

Beheaded on 16 September 1628 at Nagasaki, Japan

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX

Biography

Blessed Michaël Himonoya, a devoted layman of the Catholic Church, is remembered for his steadfast witness to the faith. Born into an unknown family and time, his life was marked by profound commitment to Christ. He married and became the father of Blessed Paul Himonoya, who would also be recognized for his sanctity. Michaël embraced the Catholic faith through conversion, deeply integrating his new life into the Church’s spiritual fabric. He joined the Lay Dominican tertiary, embracing the charism of St. Dominic through prayer, service, and the pursuit of holiness within his family and civic life.

Cause for Canonization

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

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