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Shrine · South Korea

Baeron Holy Ground

Jecheon, North Chungcheong, South Korea

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Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

A mountain-valley shrine preserving an early Catholic refuge, seminary history and the tomb of Venerable Choe Yang-eop.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

A mountain-valley shrine preserving an early Catholic refuge, seminary history and the tomb of Venerable Choe Yang-eop.

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Refuge and formation

See how persecuted Catholics formed communities and prepared clergy in remote terrain.

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A verified national pilgrimage place

The Korean bishops’ national directory lists this destination among the country’s shrines, martyr sites and pilgrimage places.