Friday, April 17, 2015

The Catholic Daimyo

The Catholic daimyo Takayama Ukon who was forced to leave Japan and go into exile in The Philippines due to anti-Christian laws. He was a staunchly loyal Japanese though as he refused a Spanish offer to command an army to conquer Japan. This statue stands in front of the Cathedral of Tamatsukuri of Saint Mary in Osaka city.

すべての人をうやまい、兄弟たちを愛し、神をおそれ、王を尊びなさい



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