Bl. Matthaeus Gim Hyeon-u Biography
Blessed Matthaeus Gim Hyeon-u Profile. Born: 1775 AD in South Korea, Asia. Worked in South Korea. Died: July 2, 1801, in The Small West Gate, Seoul, South Korea. Feast Day is celebrated on July 2.
Bl. Matthaeus Gim Hyeon-u Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 1775 AD |
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| Country of Birth | South Korea of Asia |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Married |
| Profession | Layman |
| Place of Work | South Korea |
| Date of Death | July 2 1801 |
| Place of Death | The Small West Gate, Seoul, South Korea. |
| Feast Day | July 2 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Francis |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
Blessed Matthaeus Gim Hyeon-u was a layman during the apostolic vicariate of Korea. He was the brother to blessed Barnabas Kim Iu. A well-known supporter of Father James Zhou Wen-mo. Among eight other Christians killed in the Persecutions of Korea. Born in South Korea in 1775 AD. He was a layman who also worked in South Korea. Died on July 2, 1801, at the Small West Gate, Seoul, South Korea. Beatified by Pope Francis on August 15, 2014.
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