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Blessed Petrus Onizuka Sadayu

Also known as: Peter Onizuko

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Nov

Born

Arima, Japan

Died

Burned alive on 1 November 1622 at Shimabara, Nagasaki, Japan

Beatified

7 May 1867 by Pope Blessed Pius IX

Venerated

26 February 1866 by Pope Blessed Pius IX

Biography

Blessed Petrus Onizuka Sadayu, also known as Peter Onizuko, was a convert to Christianity and a devout practitioner of the faith in Japan during a time of severe persecution against Catholicism. Born in Arima, Japan, his life was marked by his deep commitment to his newfound belief in Christ.

Cause for Canonization

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