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St. Barbara Han Agi

1792 – 1839
Feast
September 20 · XIX c.
Patron of
Korean martyrs · Laywomen
Order
Laywoman / Martyr

Korean laywoman martyred at Seoul in 1839 during the Gihye Persecution; one of the 103 Korean Martyrs canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1984. Feast September 20.

Life & Times

Born: 1792 · Died: 1839 · From: Korea.

Patronage

St. Barbara Han Agi is invoked as the patron of korean martyrs, laywomen. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

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Catholic saints, including St. Barbara Han Agi, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.