Saint Giuse Nguyen Duy Khang

Saint Giuse Nguyen Duy Khang, a devoted Dominican tertiary and catechist, lived and died in the service of the Gospel during the intense persecution of Catholics in Vietnam under Emperor Tu-Duc. Reverently committed to his faith, he served as a catechist, diligently teaching the Christian doctrine to others, and was a devoted servant to the venerable Saint Jerome Hermosilla, a Spanish Dominican missionary. When Saint Jerome was unjustly imprisoned, Saint Giuse demonstrated extraordinary courage and compassion by attempting to secure his release. He sought to aid Saint Jerome’s escape from captivity, an act of profound faith and solidarity. His efforts were discovered, however, and he was captured