Andrew Kim Taegon
Korean Catholic saint (1821–1846) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim. The baptismal name is Andrew.
"Kim Dae-gon" redirects here. For the South Korean actor, see Kim Dae-gon (actor).
Andrew Kim Taegeon (21 August 1821 – 16 September 1846), also referred to as Andrew Kim in English, was the first Korean Catholic priest and is the patron saint of Korean clergy.
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Quick Facts Saint, Martyr ...
Andrew Kim Taegon | |
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Martyr | |
Born | (1821-08-21)21 August 1821 Solmou, Dangjin, Korea |
Died | 16 September 1846(1846-09-16) (aged 25) Saenamteo, Hanseong, Joseon (now Seoul, South Korea) |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Anglican Church |
Beatified | September 11, 1925 |
Canonized | 6 May 1984 by Pope John Paul II |
Feast | 20 September |
Patronage | Korean clergy |
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Quick Facts Hangul, Hanja ...
Andrew Kim Taegon | |
Hangul | 김대건 안드레아 |
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Hanja | 金大建 안드레아 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Daegeon Andeurea |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Taegŏn Andŭrea |
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