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'''St. Paul Miki''', one of the first Japanese martyrs, was born into a wealthy family in Tsunokuni, Japan, around 1564<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. He joined the Jesuits, becoming known for his eloquent preaching<ref name="jesuits.global">www.jesuits.global</ref>. Miki was crucified in Nagasaki in 1597 alongside 25 other Christians during a wave of persecution against Christians in Japan<ref name="catholicculture.org">www.catholicculture.org</ref>. ==Biography== === Birth === Paul Miki was born around 1564 in Tsunokuni, Japan<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Early Life === He came from an affluent family, which converted to Christianity<ref name="mycatholic.life">mycatholic.life</ref>. === Occupation === Before his religious life, he was from a noble family, but his primary occupation was as a Jesuit novice and preacher<ref name="loyolapress.com">www.loyolapress.com</ref>. === Vocation === Miki joined the Jesuits in 1580, training to become a priest but was martyred before ordination<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Death === He was crucified in Nagasaki on February 5, 1597<ref name="catholicculture.org"/>. ==Significant events== * Educated at the Jesuit college in Azuchi and Takatsuki, known for his preaching<ref name="catholic.org"/>. * Arrested with other Christians in 1596, marched to Nagasaki for execution<ref name="jesuits.global"/>. * Delivered his last sermon from the cross, forgiving his persecutors<ref name="mycatholic.life"/>. == Death == St. Paul Miki met his end through martyrdom by crucifixion in Nagasaki on February 5, 1597. ==Canonization== === Servant of God === The process to recognize Paul Miki and his companions as Servants of God likely began in the early 17th century, but specific details are not recorded<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ===Venerable=== Not applicable; recognized through martyrdom<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Beatification === Beatified on September 14, 1627, by Pope Urban VIII<ref name="catholic.org"/>. Martyrs could be beatified without a confirmed miracle. === Canonization === Canonized on June 8, 1862, by Pope Pius IX<ref name="catholic.org"/>. Again, martyrdom was the primary reason for canonization. ==Miracles== === Miracle for beatification === No specific miracle was required for beatification since he was a martyr<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Miracle for canonization === No specific miracle was required for canonization since he was a martyr<ref name="catholic.org"/>. === Other notable miracles === - No other notable miracles are widely reported for St. Paul Miki. ==Patronage== St. Paul Miki is a patron saint of Japan and the martyrs of Japan<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Feast day== His feast day is celebrated on February 6<ref name="catholicculture.org"/>. ==Veneration== St. Paul Miki is venerated in the Basilica of the Twenty-Six Holy Martyrs in Nagasaki, where his relics are kept. His martyrdom is remembered for his courage and faith<ref name="catholic.org"/>. ==Books== === Written about the saint === * No specific modern books were listed, but his martyrdom is recounted in various hagiographies<ref name="wikipedia.org">en.wikipedia.org</ref>. === Written by the saint === * St. Paul Miki did not write any known works<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. ==External links== * [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=179 Catholic Online article on St. Paul Miki]<ref name="catholic.org"/> * [https://www.jesuits.global/en/saint-paul-miki/ Jesuits Global on Saint Paul Miki]<ref name="jesuits.global"/> * [https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2020-02-06 Catholic Culture on St. Paul Miki and Companions]<ref name="catholicculture.org"/> * [https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/february-06---saint-paul-miki-and-companions-martyrs/ My Catholic Life on St. Paul Miki and Companions]<ref name="mycatholic.life"/> * [https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-stories-for-kids/saint-paul-miki/ Loyola Press on Saint Paul Miki]<ref name="loyolapress.com"/> * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Miki Wikipedia entry on Paul Miki]<ref name="wikipedia.org"/> ==References== {{Reflist}}