Blessed Paulus Yi Dogi
Feast Day
24 July; 20 September as one of the Martyrs of Korea
Born
1743 in Cheongyang, Chungcheong-do, South Korea
Died
24 July 1798 in Jeongsan, Chungcheong-do, South Korea
Beatified
15 August 2014 by Pope Francis
Venerated
7 February 2014 by Pope Francis (decree on martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Paulus Yi Dogi was a layman martyr in the apostolic vicariate of Korea. He was born in Cheongyang, Chungcheong-do, South Korea in 1743. Little is known about his early life and family, as historical records are scarce. However, it is believed that Paulus Yi Dogi grew up in a devout Catholic household and was deeply committed to his faith.
Cause for Canonization
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