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
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.