Saint Francis Trung Von Tran
Also known as: Francis Trung; Phanxicô Tran Van Trung
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 6
Died
October 1, 6
Canonized
19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
2 May 1909 by Pope Saint Pius X
Biography
Saint Francis Trung Von Tran, also known as Francis Trung or Phanxicô Tran Van Trung, was born around 1825 in Phan-xa, Vietnam. He was a devout Catholic convert, and in addition to his strong faith, he served as a layman and soldier in the Vietnamese army, reaching the rank of corporal....