Vietnam, early 1800s—this was the setting where Father Andrew Dung-Lac lived and served. Born into poverty, he was taken in by a priest, formed carefully in the faith, and later ordained. People knew him for his gentle leadership and his steady sense of duty.
The era carried long seasons of persecution. Priests moved quietly between villages. Families helped one another hold the faith. Through all this, Father Andrew continued his mission. He changed his name more than once, walked long distances, and kept teaching, baptizing, and guiding the communities entrusted to him.
He wasn’t alone. More than a hundred believers—priests, catechists, parents, workers, and young adults—shared the same dedication. Today they are honored as the Martyrs of Vietnam, remembered for a faith that stayed firm under constant pressure.
Father Andrew was eventually arrested. He remained faithful to Christ with calm strength, accepting death in the same steady way he lived—focused, devoted, and rooted in the Gospel.
Their witness still stands. It shows how a community can remain united when guided by truth, loyalty, and perseverance.
⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ
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