Blessed Louis Yakichi, his wife Lucy Donzai, and their children Andrew and Francis, martyrs (†c. 1622). Louis Yakichi, a fervent Christian and benefactor of the Dominicans of Nagasaki, was burned alive after being tortured and witnessing the beheading of his wife and children.
Blessed Louis Yakichi, his wife Lucy Donzai, and their children Andrew and Francis
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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
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Romans 5:5-11
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