Franciscan Media Image: Martyrdom of Father Isaac Jogues S.J. | Engraving by A. Malaer | Wellcome Images Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions Saint of the Day for October 19 (d. 1642 â 1649)  Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companionsâ Story Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs of the North American continent officially recognized by the Church.