Today, we celebrate Saint Paul Miki and his companions who were a group of 26 Japanese Christians who were martyred in Nagasaki, Japan, on February 5, 1597. Considered the first martyrs of East Asia, the martyrdom of Saint Paul Miki and his Companions had a profound impact on the history of Christianity in Japan, although the Church went underground for many years following this persecution. Swipe to get to know these amazing men of God! ❤🙏 Source : Vatican News Catholic News Agency Aleteia Britannica The Japanese Martyrs Jesuit Sources #theologythursday #feastofsaintpaulmikiandhiscompanions