The Martyrdom of Mokichi and Ichizo

The arrest, trial, and water punishment of the two Tomogi Christians.

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Arrest as Hostages

Arrest as Hostages The Officials' Demand After the search of Tomogi, the officials demanded three hostages. Mokichi, Ichizo, and Kichijiro volunteered. They were taken to Nagasaki for interrogation. The Interrogation They were ordered to trample the fumie. Kichijiro did so, but Mokichi and Ichizo hesitated. They eventually confessed to being Christians. Significance

Water Punishment Ordered

Water Punishment Ordered The Sentence Mokichi and Ichizo were sentenced to the water punishment. They were tied to stakes in the sea at Tomogi beach. The tide would drown them slowly. The Execution They were fastened to the stakes as the tide came in. They endured for two days. Mokichi sang hymns. Ichizo was silent. Their bodies were burned and thrown into the sea. Significance

Rodrigues' Witness

Rodrigues' Witness From the Mountain Hut Rodrigues watched from the mountain as the two men suffered. He heard Mokichi's hymn: 'We're on our way to the temple of Paradise.' He felt the silence of God. Aftermath The deaths broke Rodrigues' spirit. He began to question God's silence. This was a turning point in his faith. Significance

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