holidays
September 21,
Christian feast day: Laurent-Joseph-Marius Imbert (one of the Korean Martyrs)
Laurent-Joseph-Marius Imbert
Laurent-Joseph-Marius Imbert, affectionately known in Korea as Bishop Laurentius Bum Sehyeong was a Roman Catholic French bishop in Asia. He was most notable for his Christian missionary work among the Koreans, he was appointed by Pope Gregory XVI in August 1836 when first Bishop Barthélemy Bruguière died in Manchuria.
Korean Martyrs
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.