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Feast Day of Magdalene of Nagasaki Marked Today
Original: Today is the feast day of Magdalene of # Nagasaki https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan /nagasaki/?s=mb # travel # Jap
Travellers and history enthusiasts are marking the feast day of Magdalene of Nagasaki, a Japanese Christian martyr from the 17th century. Observances highlight Nagasaki's role as a historic centre of Christianity in Japan, where persecuted believers kept the faith underground for centuries. The date is drawing attention to the city's churches, martyrs' monuments and its growing religious tourism appeal.
Why now: Her feast day falls today, prompting commemorations and interest in Nagasaki's Christian history and travel sites.
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- Today is the feast day of Magdalene of # Nagasaki https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan /nagasaki/?s=mb # travel # Japan # history · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 2
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