Saint of the day and spiritual life #Japon

The story of Saint Paul Miki and his 25 fellow martyrs is one of the most significant episodes of Christianity in Japan. Their execution on February 5, 1597, symbolizes the brutality of the persecutions against Christians in this country at the end of the 16th century. Here is their detailed account.

Francis Xavier was born on April 7, 1506 in the Kingdom of Navarre (now Spain). He studied at the University of Paris, where he met Ignatius of Loyola. Together, they co-founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1534. After his ordination, he sailed to India in 1541 and spent the rest of his life evangelizing the peoples of As