Located in Jangheung-myeon, Yangju, this tomb honors Alexius Hwang Sa-yeong, a martyr who died during the persecution of Catholics in the Joseon Dynasty. It offers a quiet, meaningful stop for pilgrims and history enthusiasts wishing to reflect on Korea's early Catholic history.
경기도 양주시 장흥면에 자리한 이곳은 조선 천주교 박해 시기의 순교자 황사영 알렉시오의 묘가 있는 곳입니다. 신앙을 지키다 순교한 역사적 인물의 흔적을 조용히 돌아볼 수 있어 종교 순례객과 역사에 관심 있는 방문객들에게 뜻깊은 장소로 알려져 있습니다.
Photo credit: Korea Tourism Organization
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