Religion & Philosophy

Mass Execution of Christians in Nagasaki

Fifty-five Christians faced execution in Nagasaki as part of the Great Genna Martyrdom. These individuals were primarily of Japanese origin, including catechists, and they were martyred for their refusal to renounce their faith in Christianity. The event highlighted the severe persecution Christians faced during this period in Japan, as the Tokugawa shogunate sought to maintain control over its population amid growing foreign influence.

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