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Martyrs of Korea

Saint Petrus Yi Hoyong

Also known as: Peteuro, Pietro, Peter

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25 November; 20 September as one of the Martyrs of Korea

Born

1803 in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Died

25 November 1838 in Seoul Prison, South Korea of abuse received in prison

Canonized

6 May 1984 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

5 July 1925 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

9 May 1925 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Saint Petrus Yi Hoyong, born in 1803 in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, was a significant figure in the early Catholic community of Korea. He was known to be the brother of Saint Agatha Yi So-sa and dedicated his life to serving as a layman catechist in the Apostolic Vicariate of Korea.

Feast Days

November 25September 20
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