

The 26 Martyrs of Japan(1931)
Jesuit priests in Japan during the 17th century are persecuted by the shogunate to for trying to spread Christianity.
Movie: The 26 Martyrs of Japan
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殉教血史 日本二十六聖人
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Jesuit priests in Japan during the 17th century are persecuted by the shogunate to for trying to spread Christianity.
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1931-10-01
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