Entitled ‘From Samurai to Manga, the Christian epic in Japan’, an exhibition is on display until 13 July at the Mep premises. On display are objects from various collections that trace the history of persecutions and ‘hidden Christians’ but also the vitality of today's ‘little flock’.
‘After Christ’s example, I forgive my persecutors. I do not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as a frui.
While 'Shogun' doesn’t explicitly depict the Kakure Kirishitan, the series offers clues to the broader religious climate. This is a fascinating Catholic story.
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