Blessed Francisco Pacheco Biography
Blessed Francisco Pacheco Profile. Born: 1566 AD in Portugal, Europe. Worked in Japan. Died: 20 June 1626 in Nagasaki, Japan. Feast Day is celebrated on February 4, June 20, September 10.
Bl. Francisco Pacheco Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 1566 AD |
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| Country of Birth | Portugal of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Priests |
| Profession | Missionary work |
| Place of Work | Japan |
| Date of Death | 20 June 1626 |
| Place of Death | Nagasaki, Japan |
| Feast Day | February 4, June 20, September 10 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Pius IX on 7 May 1867 |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Bl. Francisco Pacheco Biography
Bl. Francisco Pacheco was born to the Portuguese nobility and joined Jesuit priests in 1592. In 1598, he went on a mission in India, Macao and lastly Japan in 1604.
He went back to Japan but was later exiled in the anti-Christian prosecutions. He returned to Japan to assist his fellows as well as ministering to convert Catholics. In his last days, he was imprisoned, abused and finally executed for his missionary work.
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