Mirinae Holy Site (미리내 성지)
About
Mirinae Holy Site in Anseong is the final resting place of Saint Andreas Kim Daegeon, Korea’s first Catholic saint, along with his mother Ursula, Bishop Ferréol—the third head of the Joseon parish who ordained Priest Kim—and Vincentius Lee Minsik, who buried Saint Kim’s body. The name ‘Mirinae,’ meaning ‘Milky Way’ in Korean, adds a celestial significance to the site. Saint Andreas Kim Daegeon, who was martyred at the age of 26, was buried here 40 days after his execution. Sanctification efforts began in earnest in 1972 and have since resulted in the establishment of a memorial church, a statue of Saint Kim, and a serene garden for reflection.
Location
420 Mirinaeseongji-ro, Yangseong-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do (17500)
Operating Hours
09:00-17:00
Rest Days
N/A (Open all year round)
Admission
Free
Parking
Available
Inquiries
+82-31-674-1256
Website
www.mirinai.or.krExperience
Not available
Tour Course Information
Downtown Anseong - Guramsa Temple (4 km) - Nogokhosu Lake ( 6km) - Nogok three-way street (0.5 km) - Mirinae Holy Site (5 km) * Anseong I.C. - Chungang University Entrance (Anseong Machum Museum) - Bogae-myeon (Art Center Mano) - Namsadang Training Center - Neorigul Cultural Village - Taepyeongmu Training Center - Gosam-myeon - Mirinae Holy Site
Available Facilities
Church, garden, Holy Mother's Shrine
Admission Fees
Free