Saint Paul Miki and Companions
Image: Martyrdom of Paul Miki S.J., Jacob Kisai S.J., John Goto S.J. and P. Petrus Battista in Japan in | Engraving after A. van Diepenbeec
Saints of the Day for February 6
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Saint Paul Miki and Companions’ Story
Nagasaki, Japan, is familiar to Americans as the city on which the second atomic bomb was dropped, immediately killing over 37, people. Three and a half centuries before, 26 martyrs of Japan were crucified on a hill, now known as the Holy Mountain, overlooking Nagasaki. Among them were priests, brothers, and laymen, Franciscans, Jesuits, and members of the Secular Franciscan Order; there were catechists, doctors, simple artisans, and servants, old men and innocent children—all united in a common faith and love for Jesus and his Church.
Brother Paul Miki, a Jesuit and a native of Japan, has become the best known among the martyrs of Japan. While hanging upon a cross, Paul Miki preached to the people gathered for the execution: “The sentence of judgment says these men came to Japan from the Philippines, but I did not come from any other country. I am a true Japanese. The only reason for my being killed is that I have taught t
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Saint Paul Miki was born in Japan around He entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), and successfully preached the gospel to the Japanese people. When persecution broke out, he was arrested along with 25 other Catholics. After enduring torment and ridicule, Paul Miki and his companions were taken to Nagasaki where they suffered crucifixion in on the evening of February 5. Their feast day in the Roman calendar is on Feb. 6. The following account of their martyrdom was written down by an anonymous eye-witness.
The crosses were set in place. Father Pasio and Father Rodriguez took turns encouraging the victims. Their steadfast behavior was wonderful to see. The Father Bursar stood motionless, his eyes turned heavenward. Brother Martin gave thanks to God’s goodness by singing psalms. Again and again he repeated: “Into your hands, Lord, I entrust my life”. Brother Francis Branco also thanked God in a loud voice. Brother Gonsalvo in a very loud voice kept saying the Our Father and Hail Mary.
Our brother, Paul Miki, saw himself standing now in the noblest pulpit he had ever filled. To his “congregation” he
St. Paul Miki and CompanionsFeast day: Feb 06
On Feb. 6, the Catholic Church honors the 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki, a group of native Japanese Catholics and foreign missionaries who suffered death for their faith in the year
During the 16th century, the Catholic faith reached Japan by the efforts of the Jesuit missionary Saint Francis Xavier (). Jesuit outreach to the Japanese continued after his death, and around , Japanese had entered the Church by
Religious tensions led to a period of persecution during that year, during which many churches were destroyed and missionaries forced to work in secret. But few episodes of martyrdom took place during this time, and within a decade , more Japanese became Catholic despite the restrictions.
During , Franciscan missionaries came to Japan from the Philippines by order of Spain's King Philip II. These new arrivals gave themselves zealously to the work of charity and evangelism, but their presence disturbed a delicate situation between the Church and Japanese authorities.
Suspicion against Catholic missionaries grew when a Spanish ship was seized off the Japanese coast and found to be carrying artillery. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a powe
Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
Feast Day: February 6
Saint Paul Miki and his companions were Christian martyrs in Japan. They died for their faith on February 5, Paul Miki was a Jesuit seminarian and a gifted preacher. He spread the message of Christ in Japan at a time when Christianity was under attack.
Paul Miki and 25 others were arrested for their faith. They were forced to walk hundreds of miles to Nagasaki. Along the way, they were mocked and beaten. Despite the suffering, they prayed and encouraged others to stay faithful to Jesus.
At Nagasaki, they were crucified on a hill overlooking the city. Before he died, Paul Miki forgave his persecutors. He told the crowd that he was happy to die for Christ. His courage inspired many people.
Saint Paul Miki and his companions were declared saints in Their witness reminds us to stay faithful, even in hard times. Their example shows the power of forgiveness and love for Jesus.
Faith Takes Root in Japan
In the 16th century, Christianity began to spread in Japan. Jesuit missionaries, including Saint Francis Xavier, brought the faith to Japan in Many people were curious about the new religion. Thousands of Japan
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