
Blessed Paul Himonoya
Feast Day
16-Sep
Born
Japanese
Died
Beheaded in 1628 at Nagasaki, Japan
Beatified
7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX
Venerated
26 February 1866 by Pope Pius IX (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Paul Himonoya, son of the venerable Blessed Michael Himonoya, lived a life of profound faith within the Dominican tertiary tradition. As a lay member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic, he dedicated himself to living the Gospel according to the charism of the Dominican Order, embodying its spirit of prayer, study, and service in the world. His steadfast commitment to the Catholic faith became his defining witness when, under duress from civil authorities, he was explicitly ordered to renounce his Christian beliefs. With unwavering courage and fidelity to Christ, Blessed Paul refused
Cause for Canonization
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