Blessed Paulus Yun Jichung
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
8-Dec
Born
1759 in Jinsan, Jeolla-do, South Korea
Died
8 December 1791 in Jeonju, Jeolla-do, South Korea
Beatified
15 August 2014 by Pope Francis
Venerated
7 February 2014 by Pope Francis (decree on martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Paulus Yun Jichung was a layman and martyr born in Jinsan, Jeolla-do, South Korea, in 1759. He lived during a time of great persecution against Catholics in Korea, a period known as the Joseon Dynasty. Although little information is available about his early life, it is believed that Paulus Yun Jichung grew up in a devout Catholic family and embraced the faith from an early age.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2014-08-15 by 15 August 2014 by Pope Francis
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