Andrew Kim Taegon
Andrew Kim Taegon | |
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Statue of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, the first Korean Catholic priest | |
| Martyr | |
| Born | 21 August 1821 Solmou, Dangjin, Korea |
| Died | 16 September 1846 (aged 25) Saenamteo, Hansŏng, Joseon |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Anglican Church |
| Beatified | September 11, 1925 |
| Canonized | 6 May 1984 by Pope John Paul II |
| Feast | 20 September |
| Patronage | Korean clergy |
| Andrew Kim Taegon | |
| Hangul | 김대건 안드레아 |
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| Hanja | 金大建 안드레아 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Daegeon Andeurea |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Taegŏn Andŭrea |
Andrew Kim Taegeon (21 August 1821 – 16 September 1846), also referred to as Andrew Kim in English, was the first South Korean Catholic priest and is the patron saint of Korean clergy.