Martyr · February 18
St. Agatha Lin
Agatha Lin was a Chinese saint and martyr.
China · Present-day geography
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Saints from China
Read the full stories of 4 saints whose birth or early family origins are associated with present-day China.
Showing 1–4 of 4. Read each story’s origin note for traditional or disputed accounts.
Martyr · March 1
St. Agnes Tsao Kou Ying
Agnes Tsao Kou Ying was a Qing dynasty Chinese layperson who was martyred for preaching the Gospel in Guangxi.
China · Present-day geography
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Martyr · 9 July
St. Augustine Zhao Rong
Augustine Zhao Rong was a Chinese Catholic priest who was martyred in 1815. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 1, 2000, as one of the 120 Martyrs of China.
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Martyr · 9 July
St. Mark Ji Tianxiang
Mark Ji Tianxiang was a Chinese lay Catholic and doctor. He was martyred during the Boxer Rebellion and had been an opium addict.
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