Japanese Saints And Martyrs

Bl. Balthasar de Torres, Roman Catholic Martyr of Japan. A Jesuit, he was born in Grenada, Spain, and entered the Society in 1579. He worked in India, at Goa, and Macao and went to Japan in 1606. When the persecution of Christians began, Balthasar was arrested and condemned. He was burned alive in Nagasaki. Feastday June 20 Bl. Michael Tozo, Roman Catholic Martyr of Japan, A native of Japan who became a catechist and aide to Blessed Balthasar Torres. Loyal to the faith, Michael was burned alive at Nagasaki. Feastday June 20  Bl. Paul Shinsuki, Roman Catholic Martyr of Japan. He became a Christian and entered the Jesuits. Among his notable students was Blessed Paul Navarro. Arrested by the Japanese officials, he was burned alive at Nagasaki. Feastday June 20  Bl. John Kinsako, Roman Catholic Martyr of Japan, A novice of the Jesuits. He was burned alive at Nagasaki. Feastday June 20  St. Francis Pacheco, Roman Catholic Jesuit Priest and Japanese Martyr. A native of Ponte da Li