Chong Yak-Jong

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Chong Yak-Jong (1760April 8, 1801), also known as Augustine Chong, was a Roman Catholic saint who contributed greatly to the spread of Catholicism in Korea. He was first converted to Catholicism himself by Chinese priest, Chou Wen-Mu.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions. Wm. B. Eerdmans. ISBN 0802846807. 
  2. ^ James T. Bretzke (2001). Bibliography on East Asian Religion and Philosophy. Edwin Mellen Press. ISBN 0773473181.