Hokohara martyrdom place in Omura
This is a place related to the Kori-kuzure incident in Omura in 1657 in which
a large number of hidden Christians were arrested.
As many as 608 Christians were arrested, making it a rare and major incident
in the history of Christian oppression.
411 Christians were beheaded, and 131 of them were martyred at Hokohara
martyrdom place.
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As a result of this incident, the Omura domain began implementing even stricter
policies prohibiting Christianity.
The believers have erected the monument to commemorate the martyrdom
at this location.
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