Martyrs Of China
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September 11th – Saint of the Day: Saint Jean-Gabriel Perboyre, Vincentian Missionary Priest & Martyr
He was betrayed by one of his own students. Sold out for money. Just like Jesus. ✝️ Saint Jean-Gabriel Perboyre wasn’t supposed to be the missionary. His younger brother was. But when his brother died at sea on the way… Continue reading
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June 24th – Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph Yuan Zaide, Priest & Martyr
⛪✝️ He lived as a fugitive farmer for 20 years. He was betrayed by someone from his own congregation. And as they walked him to his execution, his only concern was for the people he was leaving behind. 😔🙏 Saint… Continue reading
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February 28th – Saint of the Day: Saint Augustine Chapdelaine, Missionary Priest & Martyr
🚨 A quiet farm boy from Normandy became a missionary in China… and his death shook empires. 🌏✝️ Meet Saint Augustine (Auguste) Chapdelaine: a priest who could have stayed safe in a parish, but chose the mission field instead. He… Continue reading
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February 18th – Saint of the Day: Saint Francis Régis Clet, Vincentian Missionary Priest and Martyr
Some saints are loud. Saint Francis Régis Clet was hunted. 👀🔥 He left France for China in 1791, knowing the mission could cost him everything, and he still wrote: “I find myself on the cusp of happiness. Providence wants me… Continue reading
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July 8th – Saint of the Day: Saint Jeanne-Marie Kerguin, Martyr
🔥 “We are ready to give our lives for the love of our Lord Jesus.” – Saint Jeanne-Marie Kerguin She was only 36. She could’ve escaped. But she stayed… and chose the Cross. 💔✝️ Born in rural France, Saint Jeanne-Marie… Continue reading
