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Martyrs of Korea
Martyrs of Korea

Saint Ioannes Baptista Chon Changun

Also known as: Jeon Jang-Un; Yohan; John Baptist Chon Chang-un

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 9

Died

March 9, 1866

Canonized

6 May 1984 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

6 October 1968 by Pope Paul VI

Biography

Saint Ioannes Baptista Chon Changun, also known as Jeon Jang-Un, Yohan, and John Baptist Chon Chang-un, was born in 1811 in Seoul, South Korea. He was a married layman, father, and family man who lived in the apostolic vicariate of Korea during a time of great persecution against Christians. Chon Changun was an adult convert to the Catholic faith and became deeply committed to spreading the gospel in his country....

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