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Martyrs of Vietnam
Martyrs of Vietnam

Saint Ðaminh Huyen

Also known as: Dominic

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 5

Died

June 1, 5

Canonized

19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

29 April 1951 by Pope Pius XII

Biography

Saint Ðaminh Huyen, also known as Dominic, was a faithful Catholic layman who lived during a time of great persecution in Vietnam. He was born in an unknown year in the apostolic vicariate of Central Tonkin, which is now part of modern Vietnam. Saint Ðaminh Huyen was a fisherman by trade and a devoted husband and father. He led a simple life, working hard to provide for his family....