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The Gospel Trail: from Myeongdong Cathedral to St. Andrew Kim Dae-geon's tomb

Interest Tour, PilglimBy admin 05/02/2015

The Gospel Trail: from Myeongdong Cathedral to St. Andrew Kim Dae-geon’s tomb The Archdiocese of Seoul dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries, when Catholicism and religious belief began to spread with the study of Western learning. Yi Seung-hun, the first Korean convert, christened as Peter in Beijing, returned home in 1784 and…

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Yanghwajin: from hermit fort to open city

Interest Tour, PilglimBy admin 05/02/2015

Yanghwajin: from hermit fort to open city Photo Journey 1: Yanghwajin, Seoul Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine Yanghwajin.It is officially located in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The name came from its regional landscape that was full of “yanghwa,” the flower of the willow tree. The port was known to have been called Willow Flower Port in the past.…

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