Andrew Kim Taegon

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Saint Andrew Kim Taegon
Statue of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, the first Korean Catholic priest
Martyr
Born	(1821-08-21)21 August 1821 Solmou, Dangjin, Korea
Died	16 September 1846(1846-09-16) (aged 25) Saenamteo, Hansŏng, Joseon
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

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.