Nov 27

Blessed Thomas Koteda Kiuni and his ten martyr companions

November 27th

In Nagasaki, of the Japan, blessed Thomas Koteda Kiuni and his ten companions, martyrs, who, by order of Governor Gonzuku, were beheaded in hatred of the Christian faith. Their names are: Blessed Bartholomew Seki, Antonio Kimura, John Iwanaga, Alex Nakamura, Leon Nakanishi, Michael Takeshita, Matthew Kozasa, Romab Matsuoka Miota, Matthew Nakano Miota and John Motoyama. Roman martyrology