Korean Martyrs

Korean Martyrs
Martyrs
BornVarious
Died1791-1888
Venerated inRoman Catholicism
Anglicanism
Beatified
Canonized6 May 1984, Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea by Pope John Paul II
Feast
  • 20 September
  • 9 May
  • 29 May

The Korean Martyrs were the victims of religious persecution against Catholics during the 19th century in Korea. Among them are 103 Saints and 124 Blesseds officially recognized by the Catholic Church.