Seminarians et al killed

Paul was just an ordinary fellow, but he believed strongly in Christ and in the Church, so when problems came, he stepped up to the task and went to work: gathering scattered parishioners, writing to the Government, and even appealing to Rome.

His efforts met with great difficulty, but also some success.

Then, the way opened up for him to enter the seminary.

The problems returned, however.

The government struck out again and rounded up hundreds, including Paul.

Paul Chong Hasang was executed 166 years ago this week: one of the Martyrs of Korea, whose memory is celebrated on this day.