Blessed Thomas Ochia Jihyoe
Also known as: Thomas Jihyoe di Sant’Agostino; Thomas of Saint Augustine; Kintsuba
Feast Day
6 November; 28 September as one of the Augustinian Martyrs of Japan
Born
C.1602 in Omura, Nagasaki, Japan
Died
Hanged upside down on 6 November 1637 in Hill of Martyrs, Nishizaka, Nagasaki, Japan
Beatified
24 November 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
1 June 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Thomas Ochia Jihyoe, also known as Thomas Jihyoe di Sant’Agostino, Thomas of Saint Augustine, or Kintsuba, was born around 1602 in Omura, Nagasaki, Japan, to a devout Christian family. Both of his parents served as catechists and tragically died as martyrs for their faith. Thomas, growing up in this Christian environment, was deeply influenced by their commitment and devotion.
Cause for Canonization
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