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Martyrs Of Korea

Blessed Franciscus Yi Bohyeon

Also known as: Francis

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

9 January; 20 September as one of the Martyrs of Korea

Born

1773 in Deoksan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea

Died

Beaten to death on 9 January 1800 in Haemi, Chungcheong-do, South Korea

Beatified

15 August 2014 by Pope Francis

Venerated

7 February 2014 by Pope Francis (decree on martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Franciscus Yi Bohyeon, also known as Francis, was a remarkable layman convert who became one of the Martyrs of Korea. He was born in the year 1773 in Deoksan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea. Franciscus was known for his deep faith and unwavering commitment to his Catholic beliefs.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

January 9September 20
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