St Damian Nam Myong-Hyok was a married layman and catechist in the apostolic vicariate of Korea. He was born in 1802 in Munan, Seoul, South Korea. He is one of the Martyrs of Korea who were imprisoned and beheaded on May 24 1839 at the Small West Gate, Seoul, South Korea together for the crime of being Christians. We celebrate his feast day on May 24 every year in the Catholic Church.
| Saint Damian Nam Myong-Hyok Biography | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1802 AD |
| Place of Birth | Munan, Seoul, South Korea |
| Profession | Layman |
| Place of Work | South Korea |
| Date of Death | May 24 1839 |
| Place of Death | Small West Gate, Seoul, South Korea |
| Feast Day | May 24 or September 20 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Pius XI on July 5 1925 |
| Canonization | By Pope John Paul II on May 6 1984 |
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St Damian Nam Myong-Hyok Biography
Saint Damian Nam Myong-Hyok was a married layman in the apostolic vicariate of Korea. Catechist.
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