Stations of the Cross·Saint for a Minute

Saint for a Minute

Saint for a Minute

Martyrs Of Korea

Martyrs Of Korea

Blessed Paulus Yun Yuil

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

28 June; 20 September as one of the Martyrs of Korea

Born

1760 in Yeoju, Geonggi-do, South Korea

Died

28 June 1795 in Seoul, South Korea

Beatified

15 August 2014 by Pope Francis

Venerated

7 February 2014 by Pope Francis (decree on martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Paulus Yun Yuil was a layman born in Yeoju, Geonggi-do, South Korea in 1760. Not much is known about his early life and background. He lived during a time when Christianity was suppressed in Korea, and Catholics faced severe persecution for their faith. Despite the risks involved, Paulus Yun Yuil deeply embraced his Christian beliefs and actively participated in the growing Catholic community.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2014-08-15 by 15 August 2014 by Pope Francis

Feast Days

June 28 September 20

Help Build This Profile

Report an Issue

Add Alternative Image

Suggest an Edit

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Paulus Yun Yuil?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Similar Saints & Blesseds

Blessed Paulus Yun Jichung

Blessed Paulus Yun Jichung was a layman and martyr born in Jinsan, Jeolla-do, South Korea, in 1759....

Saint Paulus Hong Yongju

Saint Paulus Hong Yongju, also known as Baolo Hong Yeong-ju or Paolo Hong Yong-ju, was a prominent...

Blessed Petrus Jo Yongsam

Blessed Petrus Jo Yongsam, also known as Peter, was a layman martyr in the Apostolic Vicariate of...

Blessed Petrus Jo Suk

Blessed Petrus Jo Suk, also known as Jo Su-gwang, was a married layman of the Archdiocese of Seoul,...

Saint Augustinus Yu Chinkil

Saint Augustinus Yu Chinkil, also known as Augustinus Yu Jin-Gil, Augustinus Yu Chin-gil,...

Blessed Franciscus Yi Bohyeon

Blessed Franciscus Yi Bohyeon, also known as Francis, was a remarkable layman convert who became...

Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.