Cosme de Torres: The Jesuit Who Followed Francis Xavier In Japan

The initial group of Jesuit missionaries in Japan is well known due to its leader Francis Xavier. Another member of that group, Cosme de Torres, was also part of the first group of missionaries and led the Mission in Japan for 19 years. Check out his fascinating story. #history #japan #japanesehistory #japanese #jesuits #catholic #catholichistory #catholicism #priest #francisxavier #日本 #歴史 #learn #learnhistory #christianity #christianhistory #christian #missionaries #churchhistory #portugal #portuguesehistory #spain #spanishhistory

[@fm1615]

How amazing he lead the decision making to go to Nagasaki after another place was burned down. The happenstance of history that is easily missed.

[@WaltMussell]

After Yokoseura, they tried one more place. It led to the first naval battle between Japan and a European nation (Portugal). Nagasaki was an obscure fishing village that was a haven for pirates before the Jesuits got there.