

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: St. Francis Xavier & the Early Christian Japanese Martyrs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Spanish missionary St. Francis Xavier, a founder of the Jesuits and our patron, brought Christianity and trade goods to Japan in 1549.  A small church grew there, but in 1597, Japan's ruler outlawed Christianity and ordered the crucifixion of 26 men in Nagasaki.  The Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Paul Miki and Companions each year on Feb. 6.

As a St. Francis Xavier parishioner, Kristie Kiesel spent time at this site.  She will share insights from the culture and the site's archeological dig, along with Japanese culinary treats. 

Please register by March 20.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/medina/st-francis-xavier-and-the-early-christian-japanese-martyrs/200029730731049
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://secure.accessacs.com/access/eventlogin.aspx?id=kvlT89mSFNtrHkjvwvDtOg%3D%3D&site=10652&ReturnUrl=events%2Fwz_people.aspx&ChurchID=7031&EventID=239395&sn=10652&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=medina-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Medina
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 606 E. Washington St., Medina, OH, United States, Ohio 44256
- **lat**: 41.13768
- **long**: -81.85483
- **full address**: 606 E. Washington St., Medina, OH, United States, Ohio 44256

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (https://allevents.in/org/st-francis-xavier-catholic-church/12239421)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 606 E. Washington St., Medina, OH, United States, Ohio 44256
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about St. Francis Xavier & the Early Christian Japanese Martyrs ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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