Trương Bửu Diệp
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Servant of God Trương Bửu Diệp | |
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| Born | 1 January 1897 |
| Died | 12 March 1946 (aged 49) |
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.
Cult
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
- ^ "Open Letter". Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
- ^ Vu, J. B. "Devotion to Fr.Diep, Martyred Priest in Vietnam - Asia & Pacific - International - News". Catholic Online. Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
- ^ "people flock to tomb of vietnamese priest". ucanews.com. Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
- ^ "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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