September 16: Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, Martyr Of Korea

Saint Andrew Kim Taegon
1821 -1846

 

Korean nobility; his parents were converts, his father a martyr. Andrew was baptized at age 15, then travelled 1,300 miles to the nearest seminary in Macao. He became Korea’s first native priest, and the first priest to die for the faith in Korea. Leader of the Martyrs of Korea.

SOURCE: http://saints.sqpn.com/sainta54.htm

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2 Responses to “September 16: Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, Martyr Of Korea”

  1. NYer Says:
    September 18, 2008 at 8:35 pm | Reply

    Thank you so much for the daily postings of saints and apologetics! I visit your blog on a regular basis but only post comments occasionally. This saint immediately captivated me. The saintly stories are not only inspiring but truly humbling.

    May our Lord and His Blessed Mother continue to bless your work!

  2. josephine Says:
    September 19, 2008 at 2:43 am | Reply

    hello to who ever this may concern im doing a assitment on andrew kim taegon im just wondering what is his calling or work he did for god?

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