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Blessed Paulus Shinsuke

Also known as: Paul

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

20 June; 4 February as one of the Jesuit Martyrs of Japan

Born

C.1581 in Urada, Nagasaki, Japan

Died

Burned alive on 20 June 1626 in Nagasaki, Japan; ashes thrown into the sea and no relics remain

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX

Venerated

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

Blessed Paulus Shinsuke, also known as Paul, was a Japanese Jesuit brother, catechist, and martyr. He was born around 1581 in Urada, Nagasaki, Japan.

Beatified

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

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