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Martyrs of China
Martyrs of China

Saint Paulus Ge Tingzhu

Also known as: Baolu; Paul Ke Tingzhu

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 8

Died

August 1, 8

Canonized

1 October 2000 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

17 April 1955 by Pope Pius XII

Biography

Saint Paulus Ge Tingzhu, also known as Baolu or Paul Ke Tingzhu, was a dedicated Catholic layman hailing from Xiaotun, Shenzhou, Hebei, China. Born around the year 1839, he spent his entire life in the apostolic vicariate of Southeastern Zhili. Paulus Ge Tingzhu was primarily a farmer, working diligently to support himself and his family. Yet, his faith in God was the driving force behind his entire existence....

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