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Martyrs of Vietnam

Saint Phaolô Lê Van Loc

Also known as: Paul Le-Van-Loc

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13 February; 24 November as one of the Martyrs of Vietnam

Born

C.1830 in An Nhon, Gia Ðinh, Vietnam

Died

Beheaded on 13 February 1859 at the city gates of Gia Ðinh, Vietnam

Canonized

19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

2 May 1909 by Pope Pius X

Venerated

2 August 1908 by Pope Pius X (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Saint Phaolô Lê Van Loc, also known as Saint Paul Le Van Loc, was a Catholic priest who lived during the 19th century in the apostolic vicariate of West Cochinchina, which is present-day Vietnam. He was born around 1830 in An Nhon, Gia Ðinh, Vietnam, and dedicated his life to serving the Catholic faith.

Feast Days

February 13November 24

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