Hong Pil-ju
Hong Pil-ju (洪弼周, 1773 – 4 October 1801) was a Catholic believer who was martyred during the [[Sinyu Persecution]] of 1801. His baptismal name was Philip. He was born in Deoksan, [[Chungcheong Province]]. His father was Hong Ji-yeong, and his mother was his stepmother [[Kang Wan-suk]] (Columba). Inf
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Hong Pil-ju (洪弼周, 1773 – 4 October 1801) was a Catholic believer who was martyred during the Sinyu Persecution of 1801. His baptismal name was Philip. He was born in Deoksan, Chungcheong Province. His father was Hong Ji-yeong, and his mother was his stepmother Kang Wan-suk (Columba). Influenced by his mother, he became a Catholic, and he devoutly practiced his faith, including serving as an altar server who assisted Zhou Wenmo in celebrating Mass, the first missionary priest to Joseon in the history of the Catholic Church. He was martyred by beheading at Seosomun on 4 October 1801. Although his faith was shaken at times due to the persecution, he kept his faith through the preaching of his mother Kang Wan-suk, who taught that one must not lose the blessings of heaven.
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