Saint Apollinaris

Memorial: 12 September
Profile: Franciscan missionary to Japan during the 17th century when Christianity was a capital offense. Imprisoned soon after his arrival, Apollinaris spent over five years on death row, during which he converted his jailers, ministered to other prisoners, and spread the Word of God.
Died: burned alive on 12 September 1622 with other Franciscans
Beatified: 1867 by Pope Pius IX
Canonized: pending
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