Thomas Tsugi

Japanese Catholic preacher and Jesuit martyr who suffered persecution in Japan.

Quick Facts: Who was Thomas Tsugi?

Subject:
Thomas Tsugi
Known for:
Japanese Catholic preacher and Jesuit martyr who suffered persecution in Japan.
Born:
1571
Died:
1627
Century / Era:
1571s Historical Era Archive
Verified Source:
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Origins & Early Life

Thomas Tsugi, SJ (1571 – 1627) was a Japanese Catholic preacher and member of the Society of Jesus. He was killed during the anti-Catholic persecutions in Japan and was beatified by Pope Pius IX in 1867. Tsugi was born in 1570 near Omura, Japan, to a wealthy family of Japanese nobility. Educated by the priests of the Society of Jesus at Arima, he joined the order in 1589. As a Jesuit, Thomas traveled Japan and became very popular as an eloquent and persuasive preacher.

Career & Major Achievements

Under the edict of 1614, Tsugi was arrested and exiled to Macau, where he spent four years. Desiring to continue his missionary work in his homeland, he returned to Japan in disguised as a merchant. In 1619, suffering some moments of doubt, he asked to be relieved of his vows. He later returned and was readmitted, resuming his missionary work and life of prayer.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The Japanese authorities soon caught up with him and recaptured him. They imprisoned Thomas and sentenced him to death. In 1627 Thomas Tsugi became a martyr, burned to death in Nagasaki, Japan — along with several companions. He was heard to proclaim as he died, "Praise the Lord of all nations!" He is one of the 205 martyrs of Japan beatified by Pope Pius IX in 1867, who are remembered on the 10 September each year.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1570: 1570 Milestone — Tsugi was born in 1570 near Omura, Japan, to a wealthy family of Japanese nobility.
  2. 1571: Birth of Thomas Tsugi — Japanese Catholic preacher and Jesuit martyr who suffered persecution in Japan.
  3. 1589: 1589 Milestone — Educated by the priests of the Society of Jesus at Arima, he joined the order in 1589.
  4. 1614: 1614 Milestone — Under the edict of 1614, Tsugi was arrested and exiled to Macau, where he spent four years.
  5. 1619: 1619 Milestone — In 1619, suffering some moments of doubt, he asked to be relieved of his vows.
  6. 1627: Passing & Historical Legacy — Thomas Tsugi passed away on 1627, leaving an enduring historical legacy.
  7. 1867: 1867 Milestone — He was killed during the anti-Catholic persecutions in Japan and was beatified by Pope Pius IX in 1867.

Notable Quotes by Thomas Tsugi

“Praise the Lord of all nations!”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Thomas Tsugi

True or False: “Thomas Tsugi was executed by being shot to death during the anti-Catholic persecutions in Japan.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He became a martyr by being burned to death in Nagasaki, Japan.

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Japanese Catholic preacher and Jesuit martyr who suffered persecution in Japan. Origins & Early Life: Thomas Tsugi, SJ (1571 – 1627) was a Japanese Catholic preacher and member of the Society of Jesus. He was killed during the anti-Catholic persecutions in Japan and was beatified by Pope Pius IX in 1867. Tsugi was born in 1570 near Omura, Japan, to a wealthy family of Japanese nobility. Educated by the priests of the Society of Jesus at Arima, he joined the order in 1589. As a Jesuit, Thomas traveled Japan and became very popular as an eloquent and persuasive preacher.

When was Thomas Tsugi born and during which historical era did they live?

Thomas Tsugi was born on 1571 and passed away on 1627. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1571 Chrono-Archive.

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