Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
A former execution ground where fourteen Catholic clergy and leaders were martyred, including St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon and Fr. James Zhou Wen-mo; nine martyrs’ remains are preserved at the memorial church.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
A former execution ground where fourteen Catholic clergy and leaders were martyred, including St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon and Fr. James Zhou Wen-mo; nine martyrs’ remains are preserved at the memorial church.
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St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon
Pray at the site where Korea’s first Catholic priest was executed in 1846.
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Martyrs memorial church
The Korean-style church and memorial preserve nine martyrs’ remains and interpret the clergy martyrs.