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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 Stanislaus Han Jeongheum

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26 August; 20 September as one of the Martyrs of Korea

Born

1756 in Gimje, Jeolla-do, South Korea

Died

26 August 1801 in GIMje, Jeolla-do, South Korea

Beatified

15 August 2014 by Pope Francis

Venerated

7 February 2014 by Pope Francis (decree on martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Stanislaus Han Jeongheum was a layman martyr born in Gimje, Jeolla-do, South Korea, in 1756. He lived during a tumultuous period in Korean history when Catholicism was heavily persecuted by the Joseon Dynasty. Despite the danger and risks involved, Blessed Stanislaus Han Jeongheum embraced his faith fervently and played a significant role in the spread of Catholicism in Korea.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

August 26September 20
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