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Franciscan Friars Minor (Observants) priest. Missionary to Japan during the 17th century when Christianity was a capital offense. Imprisoned soon after his arrival, Apollinar spent over five years on death row during which he converted his jailers, ministered to other prisoners, and spread the Word of God.

Born

Died

Beatified

Canonized

  • if you have information relevant to the canonization of Blessed Apolinar, contact
       Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan
       2-10-10 Shiomi Koto-ku
       Tokyo 135-8585, JAPAN
          - or -
       Causa de Canonização dos Mártires do Japão
       na Estrada da Torre
       26 – 1750-296 Lisboa, PORTUGAL