Martyrs of Japan
Saint
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 8
Died
September 8, 1628
Beatified
7 May 1867 by Pope Pius IX
Biography
The Martyrs of Japan, also known as the 26 Martyrs of Japan, were a group of 21 missionaries and converts who were executed together for their faith. Their names are: Antonio of Saint Bonaventure, Antonio of Saint Dominic, Dominicus Nihachi, Dominicus of Saint Francis, Dominicus Tomachi, Francisco Castellet Vinale, Franciscus Nihachi, Ioannes Imamura, Ioannes Tomachi, Laurentius Yamada, Leo Aibara, Lucia Ludovica,...