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Holy Martyrs of China
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Holy Martyrs of China

died 1900 · Beijing · Feast June 11

In June 1900, during the Boxer Uprising, 222 members of the small Chinese Orthodox community in Beijing were killed for their faith. Their priest, Fr. Mitrophan Ji, was the first Chinese Orthodox priest. He was stabbed at his home, and his wife, sons and many parishioners were killed soon after. Their memory is kept on June 11.

  • Feast: June 11 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: died 1900
  • Place: Beijing
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