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Martyrs of Vietnam
Martyrs of Vietnam

Saint Emanuele Lê Van Phung

Also known as: Emmanuel Le Van Phung

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 13

Died

July 1, 13

Canonized

19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

2 May 1909 by Pope Pius X

Biography

Saint Emanuele Lê Van Phung, also known as Emmanuel Le Van Phung, was a devout layman and martyr in the apostolic vicariate of West Cochinchina, in modern-day Vietnam. Born around 1796 in Ðau Nuoc, Cù Lao Giêng, Vietnam, he grew up in a region where Catholicism was thriving despite the challenges posed by the imperial rule. Emanuele dedicated his life to serving God, his family, and his community....

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