Saint Augustinus Yu Chinkil
Also known as: Augustinus Yu Jin-Gil; Augustinus Yu Chin-gil; Auguseutino…; Augustine…
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 22
Died
September 1, 22
Canonized
6 May 1984 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
5 July 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Biography
Saint Augustinus Yu Chinkil, also known as Augustinus Yu Jin-Gil, Augustinus Yu Chin-gil, Auguseutino, and Augustine, was a married layman catechist in the apostolic vicariate of Korea. He was born in Jo Dong, Seoul, South Korea in 1791. Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he lived a devout and faithful life, committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church....