Execution of Christians in Nagasaki

Date: September 10, 1622 • Location: Nagasaki, Japan

Fifty-five Christians are executed in Nagasaki during the Great Genna Martyrdom.

Nagasaki , officially Nagasaki City , is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Japan's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.