Catholic Saint
St. Paul Chong Hasang
“A Korean lay catechist and seminarist martyred for his faith during the Joseon Dynasty persecutions.”
Feast Day: September 20
Biography
St. Paul Chong Hasang was a Korean lay catechist whose father was one of the first Korean martyrs. He worked tirelessly to bring foreign missionaries into Korea and to organize the underground Catholic community. He was arrested, imprisoned, and eventually executed for his faith.
Prayer to St. Paul Chong Hasang
Even if we die, we cannot betray the Lord of heaven whom we serve.