Marina of Omura

Japanese Dominican tertiary and martyr who sheltered Catholic missionaries.

Quick Facts: Who was Marina of Omura?

Subject:
Marina of Omura
Known for:
Japanese Dominican tertiary and martyr who sheltered Catholic missionaries.
Born:
1501
Died:
1634-11-11
Century / Era:
1501s Historical Era Archive
Verified Source:
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Origins & Early Life

Marina of Omura (Japanese: 大村のマリナ, romanized: Ōmura no Marina; died 11 November 1634) was a Japanese Dominican tertiary who sheltered Roman Catholic missionaries. She is one of the 16 Martyrs of Japan. Marina of Omura was a Japanese woman who entered the Dominican Third Order in 1626.

Career & Major Achievements

She took vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and sheltered Catholic missionaries who were in hiding due to an order banishing them from Japan. In 1634, when Marina of Omura was found to be a Christian who had assisted missionaries, she was arrested, fettered in chains, humiliated and executed by being burned at the stake in Nagasaki, Kyushu, Japan. Marina of Omura was canonised by Pope John Paul II as one of the 16 Martyrs of Japan on 18 October 1987, making her one of the first Japanese female saints.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She is venerated as the advocate of fortitude. Her feast day is 28 September. In 2015, statues of Marina of Omura and the other 16 martyrs were built in the Japanese garden to the side of Nakamachi Church.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1501: Birth of Marina of Omura — Japanese Dominican tertiary and martyr who sheltered Catholic missionaries.
  2. 1626: 1626 Milestone — Marina of Omura was a Japanese woman who entered the Dominican Third Order in 1626.
  3. 1634 (1634-11-11): Passing & Historical Legacy — Marina of Omura passed away on 1634-11-11, leaving an enduring historical legacy.
  4. 1987: 1987 Milestone — Marina of Omura was canonised by Pope John Paul II as one of the 16 Martyrs of Japan on 18 October 1987, making her one of the first Japanese female saints.
  5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, statues of Marina of Omura and the other 16 martyrs were built in the Japanese garden to the side of Nakamachi Church.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marina of Omura

Who was Marina of Omura and what are their primary contributions?

Japanese Dominican tertiary and martyr who sheltered Catholic missionaries. Origins & Early Life: Marina of Omura (Japanese: 大村のマリナ, romanized: Ōmura no Marina; died 11 November 1634) was a Japanese Dominican tertiary who sheltered Roman Catholic missionaries. She is one of the 16 Martyrs of Japan. Marina of Omura was a Japanese woman who entered the Dominican Third Order in 1626.

When was Marina of Omura born and during which historical era did they live?

Marina of Omura was born on 1501 and passed away on 1634-11-11. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1501 Chrono-Archive.

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