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Blessed Vincentius Kaun

Also known as: Vincent

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

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

Born

C.1579 in Korea

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)

Biography

Blessed Vincentius Kaun, also known as Vincent, was a Jesuit priest and martyr born around 1579 in Korea. Not much is known about his early life, but he later joined the Society of Jesus and became a dedicated servant of God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

Feast Days

June 20 February 4

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