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Martyrs of Nagasaki
Martyrs of Nagasaki

Saint Kichi Franciscus

Also known as: Caius Francis; Gaius Francis

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 5

Died

February 1, 5

Canonized

8 June 1862 by Pope Pius IX

Beatified

14 September 1627 by Pope Urban VIII

Biography

Saint Kichi Franciscus, also known as Caius Francis or Gaius Francis, was a devout layman soldier and convert in Kyoto, Japan. He is recognized as a Franciscan tertiary, meaning he sought to live according to the spiritual teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi while remaining in the secular world....

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