Saint Andrew Kim Taegon
Also known as: Andrew Kim; Andreas Kim Tae-Gon; Andeurea Gim Dae-Geon
Saint
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 16
Died
September 1, 16
Canonized
6 May 1984 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
5 July 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Biography
Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, also known as Andrew Kim, Andreas Kim Tae-Gon, or Andeurea Gim Dae-Geon, was born on August 21, 1821, in Solmoi, Chungcheong-do, South Korea. He was born into a noble Korean family, and his parents were converts to Christianity. Unfortunately, his father, Ignatius Kim, was martyred for his faith when Andrew was only a young boy....
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