Saint Agatha Kim
Saint Agatha Kim (Korean: 김 아가타; born c. 1822; died May 24, 1846) was a Korean Catholic laywoman and martyr executed during the Byongoh Persecution of 1846. She is one of the 103 Korean Martyrs, canonized by Pope John Paul II on May 6, 1984, during his first visit to Korea. Their feast day is September 20.
The Byongoh Persecution (丙午迫害) of 1846 was a renewed campaign of violent persecution of Korean Catholics by the Joseon Dynasty government. Agatha Kim was arrested for her Catholic faith and executed by beheading. She is identified by the surname Kim (one of the most common Korean family names) and her baptismal name Agatha.
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| Saint Agatha Kim | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | September 20 |
| Profession | Catholic laywoman |
| Rel. Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Patronage | Korea; Korean Catholics; martyrs |
| Attributes | Palm branch of martyrdom; traditional Korean dress (hanbok) |
| Birthplace | Joseon Dynasty Korea (present-day South Korea) |
| Death Place | Joseon Dynasty Korea (present-day South Korea) |
| Cause of Death | Martyrdom — beheaded during the Byongoh Persecution of 1846 |
| Primary Shrine | Jeoldusan Martyrs Shrine, Seoul |
| Liturgical Class | Optional Memorial (Korean Martyrs; South Korea) |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Birth
Agatha Kim was born around 1822 in Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. She was baptized and received the name Agatha.
Early Life
She lived as a Catholic laywoman during the period of persecution of Korean Catholics by the Joseon Dynasty government.
Occupation
Agatha Kim was a Catholic laywoman of the Joseon Dynasty.
Vocation
Her vocation was that of a lay Catholic woman whose faith endured to martyrdom.
Death
Agatha Kim was arrested and executed by beheading during the Byongoh Persecution, on May 24, 1846.
Significant events
- Born c. 1822 in Joseon Dynasty Korea.
- Baptized Catholic with the name Agatha.
- Martyred May 24, 1846 during the Byongoh Persecution.
- Beatified October 6, 1968 by Pope Paul VI.
- Canonized May 6, 1984 by Pope John Paul II in Seoul.
- Feast day: September 20 (feast of the Korean Martyrs).
Significant locations
Legend
Birth location: Joseon Dynasty Korea (present-day South Korea)
Death location: Joseon Dynasty Korea (present-day South Korea)
Notable location: Site associated with her martyrdom (Seoul, South Korea)
Notable location: Principal shrine of the Korean Martyrs in Seoul (Korean Martyrs Shrine, Jeoldusan (Beheading Hill), Seoul, South Korea)
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List of shrines
- Jeoldusan Martyrs Shrine, Seoul, South Korea.
Canonization
Servant of God
Cause introduced in the twentieth century.
Venerable
Declared Venerable before beatification.
Beatification
Beatified October 6, 1968 by Pope Paul VI.
Canonization
Canonized May 6, 1984 by Pope John Paul II at Yeouido Square, Seoul.
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
Miracles approved for the beatification in 1968.
Miracle for canonization
Miracles approved for the canonization in 1984.
Patronage
Saint Agatha Kim is venerated as one of the patron martyrs of Korea.
Feast day
September 20 (feast of the Korean Martyrs)
Veneration
Saint Agatha Kim is venerated throughout South Korea and in the worldwide Catholic Church as one of the 103 Korean Martyrs.
Prayers
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External links
References
- Dallet, Charles. Histoire de l'Église de Corée. Paris, 1874.
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis, 1984 (canonization decree).