Saint Tomaseu Son Chason
Also known as: Tomaseu Son Ja-Seon; Tomás, Thomas, Tommaso
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 18
Died
May 18, 1866
Canonized
6 May 1984 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
6 October 1968 by Pope Paul VI
Biography
Saint Tomaseu Son Chason, also known as Tomaseu Son Ja-Seon, Tomás, Thomas, or Tommaso, was a Korean layman who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in his native country during a time of intense persecution. Born in 1839 in Deoksan, Chungcheong-do, Korea, he grew up in a devout Catholic family. From an early age, Tomaseu displayed a deep love for his faith and a strong desire to serve God....
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