26 Martyrs of Japan

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Yasutake Funakoshi: Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Painting by an anonymous Japanese artist showing the 26 Martyrs of Japan, crucified in a row with halos above them, clouds in background.

Nagasaki, Japan

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	New article added.	René Ostberg	Apr 24, 2026