Blessed Ambrose Fernandez

Also known as
Ambrogio Fernandez
Memorial
7 January; formerly 14 March
Profile
Worked as a trader in Japan. Entered the Jesuits as a lay brother in 1577, and assisted their evangelization of Japan. Imprisoned for his faith. Martyr.
Born
1551 at Sisto, Portugal
Died
in 1620 from a stroke caused by abusive conditions in Suzota prison, Omura, Japan
Canonized
pending
Additional Information
The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Brunson
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