Saint James Kisai
Also known as
- Didacus Kisai
- Diego Kisai
- James Kizayemon
Profile
Raised Buddhist. Convert to Christianity. Married layman, and father of one son. His wife returned to her Buddhist roots; the two separated, and placed their child with a Christian family. Worked as a layman with the Jesuits in Osaka, Japan, caring for guests in their residence. Catechist in Osaka. Arrested with Paul Miki. Jesuit novice co-adjutor brother, joining the Society while imprisoned. One of the Martyrs of Nagasaki.
Born
- crucified on 5 February 1597 at Nagasaki, Japan
MLA Citation
- “Saint James Kisai“. CatholicSaints.Info. 4 February 2016. Web. 27 April 2018. <>