Saint Ioannes Zhang Tianshen
Also known as: John Zhang Tianshen Ruowang; Ruowang
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 18
Died
February 1, 18
Canonized
1 October 2000 by PopeJohn Paul II
Beatified
2 May 1909 by Pope Pius X
Biography
Saint Ioannes Zhang Tianshen, also known as John Zhang Tianshen or Ruowang, was a married layman in the apostolic vicariate of Guizhou, China. He was born around 1805 in Jiashanlong, Kaiyang City, Guizhou, China, and was known for his deep faith and dedication to the Catholic Church....