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Historic Church · South Korea

Nabawi Holy Ground and Church

Iksan, North Jeolla, South Korea

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Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

A historic pilgrimage church commemorating the place where St. Andrew Kim Taegŏn returned to Korea after ordination.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

A historic pilgrimage church commemorating the place where St. Andrew Kim Taegŏn returned to Korea after ordination.

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The priest returns home

Nabawi remembers St. Andrew Kim’s landing after the dangerous voyage back to Korea.

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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.