Blessed Franciscus Bae Gwangyeom
Also known as: Francis
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 7
Died
January 1, 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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