Saint Michael Hồ Đình Hy - Vietnamese Martyrs
The journey from a Nguyễn dynasty mandarin to a martyr of Saint Michael Hồ Đình Hy (1808-1857), a man who courageously professed his faith in the face of torture and false accusations.
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Saint Matthew Nguyễn Văn Phượng - Vietnamese Martyrs
Saint Matthew Nguyễn Văn Phượng—head of congregation and traditional healer—heroically suffered martyrdom in 1861 after more than four months of imprisonment, steadfastly refusing to abandon the faith despite countless beatings. The story of his unwavering oath and resolute loyalty is still preserved at the Carmelite convent in Huế.
Saint Matthew Lê Văn Gẫm - Vietnamese Martyrs
A merchant well-versed in the waterways faced execution for his faith without ever wavering. This is the story of Saint Matthew Lê Văn Gẫm—a man who chose death over apostasy.
Saint Matthew Alonso de Leciniana – Đậu - Vietnamese Martyrs
The priest Matthew Alonso de Leciniana - Đậu (1702-1745) crossed the ocean from Spain to sow seeds of faith and love in the Eastern Diocese of Đàng Ngoài (Tonkin). That journey ended at the execution ground, but his legacy of faith endures forever.
Saint Martin Trần Ngọc Thọ - Vietnamese Martyrs
The story of Saint Martin Trần Ngọc Thọ (1787-1840), a farmer who lived righteously, was rich in charity, and courageously died for the faith under the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng.
Saint Martin Tạ Đức Thịnh - Vietnamese Martyrs
Father Martin Tạ Đức Thịnh lived in hiding during the persecution, but upon hearing that his brethren had been arrested, the 80-year-old priest boldly declared himself a religious leader. His end was death by beheading on November 8th.
Saint Luke Vũ Bá Loan - Vietnamese Martyrs
Luke Vũ Bá Loan was born in 1756 in Trại Bút, Bái Vàng parish, now part of Bút Đông parish, Châu Giang commune, Duy Tiên district, Hà Nam province. On May 27, 1900, Pope Leo XIII raised Father Luke Vũ Bá Loan to the rank of Blessed, and on June 19, 1988, Pope John Paul II canonized him a Saint.
Saint Lawrence Nguyễn Văn Hưởng - Vietnamese Martyrs
Portrait of Saint Lawrence Nguyễn Văn Hưởng - from an orphaned buffalo boy to a martyred priest, famous for his calm explanation of the faith before the tribunal.
Saint Lawrence Phạm Viết Ngôn - Vietnamese Martyrs
The story of a young layman who once stumbled and denied his faith for the sake of his family, but who courageously repented and went heroically to his death to defend the Holy Cross.
Saint Jacinto Castaneda - Gia - Vietnamese Martyrs
The journey from Spain to Vietnam of the Dominican priest who faced his death sentence with a remark that earned the admiration of the mandarins and their troops.
Saint Joseph Phạm Quang Túc - Vietnamese Martyrs
Portrait of Saint Joseph Phạm Quang Túc – the 19-year-old from Hưng Yên who willingly faced decapitation for his faith, refusing to escape in order to avoid implicating innocent people.
Saint Joseph Nguyễn Duy Tuân - Vietnamese Martyrs
The journey of Father Joseph Nguyễn Duy Tuân from a poor peasant boy in Hưng Yên to sainthood; he bravely suffered martyrdom under the reign of Emperor Tự Đức.
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