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Christian feast days: Paul Chong Hasang (one of The Korean Martyrs)

Paul Chong Hasang

Korean Roman Catholic saint and martyr

Paul Chong Hasang was a Korean Catholic lay missionary known as one of the Korean Martyrs. His feast day is September 20, and he is also venerated along with the rest of the 103 Korean martyrs on September 20.
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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.
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