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Blessed Joseph Tien

Blessed Joseph Tien

Blessed Joseph Tien

Also known as: Thao Tien

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 2

Born

December 5, 1918

Died

June 2, 1954

Beatified

11 December 2016 by Pope Francis

Venerated

5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joseph Tien, also known as Thao Tien, was a Catholic priest and martyr who dedicated his life to serving the Apostolic Vicariate of Thanh Hóa, located in modern-day Laos. Born on 5 December 1918 in Ban Ten, Muang Xåi, Houaphan, Laos, he was deeply committed to his faith from a young age.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2016-12-11 by 11 December 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Vientiane, Laos, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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