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Dominican Martyrs of Japan
Dominican Martyrs of Japan

Saint Michaël Kurobyoie

Also known as: Miguel Kurobyoie; Mikael Kurobyoie

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 17

Died

August 17, 1633

Canonized

18 October 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

18 February 1981 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Saint Michaël Kurobyoie, also known as Miguel Kurobyoie or Mikael Kurobyoie, was a Japanese lay catechist who dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith during a time of intense persecution in Japan. He was born in Japan, however, specific details about his early life and family background are scarce. As a devout Catholic, Michaël Kurobyoie joined the Dominican order and became a lay catechist....

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