Saint Paul Miki (c. 1562-1597) was a Japanese Jesuit and gifted preacher who, with twenty-five companions — priests, religious, and laymen including children — was crucified at Nagasaki during the persecution under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. From his cross Paul Miki preached forgiveness of his executioners. The Martyrs of Japan were canonized in 1862.

February 6

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