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Blessed Paul Of Saint Clare

Also known as: Peter Paul of Saint Claire

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12 September; 10 September as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan; 22 May as one of the Franciscan Martyrs of Japan

Born

In Japan

Died

Burned alive on 12 September 1622 at Omura, Nagasaki, Japan

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX

Venerated

26 February 1866 by Pope Pius IX (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Paul of Saint Clare, also known as Peter Paul of Saint Claire, was a Franciscan Friars Minor (Alcantarines) priest and martyr. He was born in Japan, and little information is available about his early life and family. However, his dedication to the Catholic faith and his membership in the Franciscan order demonstrated his deep commitment to his religious calling.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

September 12September 10May 22
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