Blessed Matthias of Nagasaki was a layman catechist in the archdiocese of Nagasaki, Japan. He was born in 1572 AD in Kazusagoko, Japan, and died as a martyr on May 27 1620 in Nagasaki, Japan.
We celebrate his feast day on May 27 every year in the Catholic Church and also on September 10 as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan.
Blessed Matthias of Nagasaki Biography | |
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Date of Birth | 1572 AD |
Place of Birth | Kazusagoko, Japan |
Profession | Layman catechist |
Place of Work | Archdiocese of Nagasaki, Japan |
Date of Death | May 27 1620 AD |
Place of Death | Nagasaki, Japan |
Feast Day | May 27 and September 10 |
Beatification | By Pope Blessed Pius IX May 7 1867 |
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Blessed Matthias of Nagasaki Life History
Matthias of Nagasaki was a catechist in the archdiocese of Nagasaki, Japan. He was born in 1572 AD in Kazusagoko, Japan and died on May 27 1620 in Nagasaki, Japan as a martyr.
His feast day is celebrated on May 27 every year and also on September 10 as one of the 205 Martyrs of Japan.
His decree of martyrdom was declared by Pope Blessed Pius IX on February 26 1866 and on May 7 1867, Matthias was beatified by the pope.
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