205 Martyrs of Japan

The 205 Martyrs of Japan, also known as the Martyrs of Nagasaki, are a group of individuals who were martyred for their faith in Japan between the years 1597 and 1639. Their collective feast day is observed on September 10th. This group of martyrs consists of both Japanese and foreign missionaries who were active in spreading the Christian faith during a time of intense persecution in Japan, known as the Edo period....