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People Who Open The Light Of Dawn By Kim YoungJoo A Portrait Of The 124 Martyrs Of Korea Unveiled At Their Beatification Recognition
People Who Open The Light Of Dawn By Kim YoungJoo A Portrait Of The 124 Martyrs Of Korea Unveiled At Their Beatification Recognition

Blessed Andreas Gim Gwangok

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25 August; 20 September as one of the Martyrs of Korea

Born

C.1841 in Yesan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea

Died

25 August 1801 in Yesan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea

Beatified

15 August 2014 by Pope Francis

Venerated

7 February 2014 by Pope Francis (decree on martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Andreas Gim Gwangok was a layman martyr in the apostolic vicariate of Korea. He was born around 1841 in Yesan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea. Little is known about his early life and background, but he is remembered for his unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2014-08-15 by 15 August 2014 by Pope Francis

Feast Days

August 25September 20
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