Saint Ioachim Hao
Also known as: Gioacchino He Kaizhi; Joachim Ho; Joakim Hao Kaizhi; Yajin
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 9
Died
July 1, 9
Canonized
1 October 2000 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
27 May 1900 by Pope Leo XIII
Biography
Saint Ioachim Hao, also known as Gioacchino He Kaizhi, Joachim Ho, Joakim Hao Kaizhi, and Yajin, was born around the year 1782 in Zhazuo, Xiuewen, Guizhou, China. He was raised in a pagan family and initially pursued a career in cotton before later becoming a blacksmith. At some point after the year 1802, Ioachim underwent a significant spiritual conversion and embraced the Catholic faith....