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Blessed Paul Himonoya

Blessed
Post-Congregation

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

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

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