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People Who Open The Light Of Dawn By Kim YoungJoo A Portrait Of The 124 Martyrs Of Korea Unveiled At Their Beatification Recognition
People Who Open The Light Of Dawn By Kim YoungJoo A Portrait Of The 124 Martyrs Of Korea Unveiled At Their Beatification Recognition

Blessed Petrus Gim Jeongduk

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 25

Died

August 25, 1801

Beatified

15 August 2014 by Pope Francis

Biography

Blessed Petrus Gim Jeongduk was a layman and martyr in the apostolic vicariate of Korea. He was born in Daeheung, Chungcheong-do, South Korea, and lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Petrus Gim Jeongduk's life was marked by his unwavering devotion to the Catholic faith, which ultimately led to his martyrdom.