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Cody's Eye Spiritually Discerned Prophetic Art- Christ's Samurai
Justo Takayama Ukon (1552-1615) was a 16th-century samurai who converted to Christianity and is known as "Christ's Samurai". He was beatified in Osaka and is considered a model for Japanese Catholics today.
Takayama converted to Christianity after hearing St. Francis Xavier preach. He is said to have:
Followed the law of charity, which is central to Jesus' message
Been merciful to his subjects
Helped the poor
Supported needy samurai
Founded the brotherhood of mercy-