Blessed Franciscus Bae Gwangyeom

Also known as: Francis

Blessed

Feast Day

January 7

Beatified

15 August 2014 by Pope Francis

Biography

Blessed Franciscus Bae Gwangyeom, also known as Francis, was a layman convert and one of the first to embrace Catholicism in Korea. He was born around 1745 in Dangjin, Chungcheong-do, South Korea. Despite facing numerous challenges and persecution, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of the Catholic faith.

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