Saints Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang are Korean martyrs who were instrumental in spreading and preserving the Catholic faith in Korea during times of persecution. The Catholic Church venerates them for their courage, faithfulness, and witness to Christ. Here are some prayers approved by the Church for these saints:
1. Prayer to Saints Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang
O God, who have been pleased to increase
Your adopted children in all the world,
and who made the blood of the Martyrs
Saint Andrew Kim Taegon and his companions
a most fruitful seed of Christians,
grant that we may be defended by their help
and profit always from their example.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
2. Litany of Saints Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, pray for us.
Saint Paul Chong Hasang, pray for us.
Holy Martyrs of Korea, pray for us.
(Continue with other invocations from the Litany of Saints.)
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O holy Martyrs of Korea,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
3. Prayer for Persecuted Christians
Lord Jesus Christ, who willingly suffered persecution and death for our salvation,
look with mercy upon your Church throughout the world.
Grant courage and strength to all those who are persecuted for their faith,
especially in places where Christians are marginalized, oppressed, or in danger.
May the example and intercession of Saints Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang
inspire and sustain them in their witness to the Gospel.
Give us the grace to stand in solidarity with our persecuted brothers and sisters,
and to work tirelessly for justice and peace.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
These prayers honor the memory of Saints Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang and seek their intercession for the persecuted Church and for all Christians facing challenges in living out their faith.