Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon Catholic Magnet – Patron of Converts, Japanese Catholics & the Persecuted Church

About Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon

Feast Day: February 3
Patron of: Persecuted Christians, Japanese Catholics, exiles for the faith, Japanese diaspora, University of Santo Tomas Graduate School, converts, lay leaders

Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon was a 17th-century Japanese samurai and feudal lord (daimyo) who gave up everything to remain faithful to Christ. Baptized as a youth, he used his influence to support Catholic missionaries and help the faith flourish in Japan. When the government launched violent persecutions, Justo refused to renounce his beliefs—sacrificing his rank, estate, and eventually his homeland. Exiled to the Philippines with 300 other Christians, he died shortly after arriving in Manila, a martyr in spirit. Beatified in 2017, he is a powerful symbol of faithfulness across cultures, a bridge between Japan and the global Church, and a witness for those standing firm in times of hardship.

Magnet Details

• Size: 1.82" x 3" – great for refrigerators, lockers, whiteboards, and more
• Premium matte finish
• Fully waterproof and weatherproof (wipe clean with damp cloth if needed)
• Created from our original hand-drawn sketch
• Strong and flexible – ideal for indoor magnetic surfaces

Perfect For:

• Converts, lay leaders, and persecuted Christians
• Anyone with Japanese heritage or devotion to the Japanese martyrs
• Gifts for RCIA candidates, missionaries, or fans of Church history

Bring the heroic spirit of Blessed Justo wherever you go.

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