Martyr
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, a Chinese priest and former soldier, converted to Catholicism and was ordained in 1781. He was martyred in 1815 during the Qing Dynasty for refusing to renounce his faith.
Patron saint of
Chinese Catholics
- Feast
- July 9
- Era
- 18th-19th Century
- Place
- Wuchuan, Guizhou
At a Glance
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong
- Feast Day
- July 9
- Era
- 18th-19th Century
- Primary Place
- Wuchuan, Guizhou
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Chinese Catholics
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Overview
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, a Chinese priest and former soldier, converted to Catholicism and was ordained in 1781. He was martyred in 1815 during the Qing Dynasty for refusing to renounce his faith.
Feast day: July 9
Patronage
Chinese Catholics
Connected Places
- Wuchuan, Guizhou: Place of martyrdom
- Chengdu, Sichuan: His mission area
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