Blessed Laurentius Pak Chwideuk
Also known as: Lorenzo Pak Chwi-deuk
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 3
Died
April 1, 3
Beatified
16 August 2014 by Pope Francis at Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, South Korea
Biography
Blessed Laurentius Pak Chwideuk, also known as Lorenzo Pak Chwi-deuk, was a layman convert to Christianity in the apostolic vicariate of Korea. Born around 1769 in Myeoncheon, Chungcheong-do, South Korea, he became passionately devoted to his newfound faith and dedicated himself to spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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