
Blessed Michaël Himonoya
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
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