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One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul.
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Korean Martyrs
Christian victims of persecution in 19th-century Korea; some canonized in 1984
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.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Canonization
Declaration that a deceased person is an officially recognized saint
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Pope John Paul II
Head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005
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Seoul
Capital of South Korea
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