Martyrs of September - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

Martyrs of September - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online



In 1622 took place what was called the "great martyrdom", fifty-two chosen Christians being martyred on the same day (2 Sept.) at Nagasaki, twenty seven being decapitated, and the remainder being burned alive at Nagaski. Feastday Sept 2




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