Blessed John of Saint Martha
- Memorial
- 16 August
- Profile
- Franciscan, ordained in 1606.
Missionary to Japan where he was noted for his quick mastery of the language.
Arrested at Maceo in 1615, he was imprisoned for three years, then martyred for his faith.
- Born
- 1578 at Prados, Spain
- Died
- beheaded in 1618
- Name Meaning
- God is gracious; gift of God (John)
- Beatified
- 1867
- Canonized
- pending
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