Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine 1

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (1)

Jelodusan, Korea's premier martyrs'shrine,is the place

where many Catholic believers were martyred

during the persecutions of 1866.

Originally,this place was called Yanghwajin, but after the persecution

it became known as Jeoldusan. That means "beheading mountain".

In 1866, French fleet came up here to Yanghwajin requesting a treaty

to Joseon ( an earlier name for Korea).

Joseon government didn't want to do it and rejected the request.

That caused French fleet to break out  a war against Joseon.

But French fleet was defeated by Joseon"s army.

After the hostilities had ceased, the Joseon government began to

punish Catholics.

About 10,000 Catholic christians had been killed at that time.

In 1966,marking the 100th anniversary of the persecution,

a church and museum were built here. 

                                 Korean's traditional clay pots.
                                 It is used as a containers of soy sauce, soy paste,
                                 fermented foods,...

                                 Many Catholic christians from many different area
                                 are visiting here.
                               

                                  Statue of Pope John Paul II
                                  He visited the shrine on the 3rd May,1984
                                  in order to pay his deep respect to the martyrs.

                                  The shrine is near the banks of the Han River
                                  in Korea. The Han River is flowing under overbridge.

                                 The statue of priest Kim Dae-gun.(1821~1846)
                                  He is well-known historical Catholic priest in Korea,
                                 who is the very first Catholic priest and martyr as well
                                 in history of christianity of Korea.