Saint Petrus Yu Taechol
Also known as: Peteuro Yu Dae-Jeol; Peter Yu Tae-Ch’ol
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 21
Died
October 1, 21
Canonized
6 May 1984 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
6 June 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Biography
Saint Petrus Yu Taechol, also known as Peteuro Yu Dae-Jeol and Peter Yu Tae-Ch’ol, was born in 1826 in Ipjeong, South Korea. Little is known about his early life, but his unwavering faith and dedication to Catholicism became evident during his youth. At the young age of 13, Saint Petrus Yu Taechol faced immense persecution and hardship for his Christian beliefs....