Trương Bửu Diệp

Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep (Vietnamese: Cha Phanxicô Trương Bửu Diệp or Cha Diệp, January 1, 1897 - March 12, 1946) was a Vietnamese Catholic priest who served the people of Bạc Liêu Province.[1] Born on January 1, 1897 in An Giang Province, Diep was ordained in 1924 after completing his studies at Phnom Penh Major Seminary in Cambodia.[2] Upon his return to Vietnam, Diep taught at a local seminary and served as a pastor of Tac Say parish for 16 years.[3] He also founded many parishes in Cambodia and Vietnam.[4] He was arrested and killed by the Việt Minh on March 12, 1946 at the age of 49. According to believers, his remains were lost until he appeared in a vision and disclosed the location and at least two posthumous miracles are attributed to him.

In this Vietnamese name, the surname is Trương, but is often simplified to Truong in English-language text. In accordance with Vietnamese custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Diệp.
Servant of God

Phanxicô Xaviê Trương Bửu Diệp
Priest and Martyr
Born(1897-01-01)1 January 1897
Tấn Đức (now Mỹ Lợi), Chợ Mới, An Giang Province, French Indochina
Died12 March 1946(1946-03-12) (aged 49)
Cây Gừa, Bạc Liêu, Vietnam
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church

Legacy

Referred to as Father Diep, he is venerated by devotees and even non-Christians in the Mekong Delta. His shrine in Bạc Liêu is a pilgrimage destination. Some report that they were healed after praying for his intercession and visiting his shrine.

References
  1. "Open Letter". Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
  2. Vu, J. B. "Devotion to Fr.Diep, Martyred Priest in Vietnam - Asia & Pacific - International - News". Catholic Online. Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
  3. "people flock to tomb of vietnamese priest". ucanews.com. Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
  4. "ASIAN JOURNAL a San Diego original. The 1st Asian Journal in Ca,USA. A Filipino American weekly. Online | Digital | Print Editions". asianjournalusa.com. Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.


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