Saint Matthaeus Kohyoe Biography
Saint Matthaeus Kohyoe Profile. Born: 1615 AD in Japan, Asia. Worked in Japan. Died: 19 October 1633 in Nishizaka, Nagasaki, Japan. Feast Day is celebrated on October 19.
St. Matthaeus Kohyoe 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 | 1615 AD |
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Country of Birth | Japan in Asia |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
Profession | Missionary |
Place of Work | Japan |
Date of Death | 19 October 1633 |
Place of Death | Nishizaka, Nagasaki, Japan |
Feast Day | October 19 |
Beatification | Beatified by Pope John Paul II on 18 February 1981 |
Canonization | Canonized by Pope John Paul II on 18 October 1987 |
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St. Matthaeus Kohyoe Biography
St. Matthaeus Kohyoe was also known as Matthaeus of the Rosary. He was a Dominican novice and Catechist who was martyred. No other information about him has survived to date.
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