Saint Agatha Yi
Saint Agatha Yi (Korean: 이 아가타) is the name shared by several Korean Catholic laywomen martyrs who are included among the 103 Korean Martyrs, canonized by Pope John Paul II on May 6, 1984. The surname Yi (이, also romanized as Lee or Rhee) is one of the most common surnames in Korea, and several of the 103 Korean Martyrs bore the name Agatha Yi — distinguished from one another by a second part of their Korean names (Kannan, Kyong-i, Sosa, etc.).
For individual articles on the Korean Martyrs named Agatha Yi, see:
- Saint Agatha Yi Kannan — martyred 1846
- Saint Agatha Yi Kyong-i — martyred 1839
- Saint Agatha Yi Sosa — martyred 1839
All of these martyrs were laypeople — ordinary Catholic men, women, and children — who were executed during the periodic persecutions of the Catholic faith in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea (19th century). The 103 Korean Martyrs were beatified in 1968 by Pope Paul VI and canonized in 1984 by Pope John Paul II, who celebrated the canonization Mass on May 6, 1984 at Yeouido Square, Seoul — the first papal Mass on Korean soil. Their feast day is September 20.
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| Saint Agatha Yi | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | September 20 |
| Profession | Catholic laywoman; martyr |
| 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 — Korean Martyrs |
| Primary Shrine | Jeoldusan Martyrs Shrine, Seoul |
| Liturgical Class | Optional Memorial (Korean Martyrs; South Korea) |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Birth
The individual Korean martyrs named Agatha Yi were born in various years in the Joseon Dynasty period of Korean history.
Early Life
They lived as Catholic laywomen in Korea during the nineteenth century, when the Catholic faith was subject to periodic violent persecution by the Joseon government.
Occupation
They were Catholic laywomen of the Joseon Dynasty.
Vocation
Their vocation was that of lay Catholic women who maintained their faith despite the threat of persecution and death.
Death
They were martyred at different times during the Korean persecutions of the nineteenth century.
Significant events
- Korean Catholic laywomen martyred during the 19th-century persecutions.
- 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: Associated with the Korean Martyrs (Seoul, South Korea)
Notable location: Principal shrine of the Korean Martyrs (Korean Martyrs Shrine, Jeoldusan (Beheading Hill), Seoul, South Korea)
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List of shrines
- Jeoldusan Martyrs Shrine (Beheading Hill), Seoul, South Korea — principal shrine of the Korean Martyrs.
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
The Korean Martyrs named Agatha Yi are venerated as patron martyrs of Korea.
Feast day
September 20 (feast of the Korean Martyrs)
Veneration
The Korean Martyrs named Agatha Yi are venerated throughout South Korea and in the worldwide Catholic Church as members 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).