Saint16th century · Feast February 6

St Paul Miki

Also known as Paulo Miki, Miki Paulo, Saint Paul Miki

Jesuit scholastic

Preacher

Martyr of Japan

A Japanese Jesuit preacher who forgave his persecutors and proclaimed Christ while being executed with companions at Nagasaki.

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The story of their life

A Japanese Jesuit preacher who forgave his persecutors and proclaimed Christ while being executed with companions at Nagasaki. Japanese rulers increasingly regarded Christianity and foreign missionary influence as political threats.

Historical context

Japanese rulers increasingly regarded Christianity and foreign missionary influence as political threats.

Defining moments

Jesuit formation
Preaching in Japan
Arrest with companions
Journey to Nagasaki
Forgiving persecutors from the cross

Faith and spirituality

Culturally rooted preaching, forgiveness and public witness without hatred.

Why this saint matters today

A strong companion for Japanese Catholics, public speakers and people trying to forgive without denying injustice.

Patronage and intercession

People turn to St Paul Miki in matters of:

Japan

Japanese Catholics

Persecuted Christians

A prayer

God of grace, through the intercession of St Paul Miki, guide us in truth, courage and love. Amen.

Timeline

Sources and further reading

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints.html
https://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/

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