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Andrew Kim Taegon | |
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![]() Statue of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, the first Korean Catholic priest | |
Martyr | |
Born | Solmou, Dangjin, Korea | 21 August 1821
Died | 16 September 1846 Saenamteo, Hanseong, Joseon (now Seoul, South Korea) | (aged 25)
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 Taegon | |
Hangul | 김대건 안드레아 |
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Hanja | 金大建 안드레아 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Daegeon Andeurea |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Taegŏn Andŭrea |
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.