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Blessed Miguel Carvalho

Also known as: Michael Carvalho

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25 August; 10 September as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan; 1 March on some calendars

Born

1579 in Braga, Portugal

Died

Burned alive on 25 August 1624 in Omura, 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 Miguel Carvalho, also known as Michael Carvalho, was born in 1579 in Braga, Portugal. He entered the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, in 1597, demonstrating a strong commitment to his faith and a desire to serve as a missionary.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

August 25September 10March 1
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