Cheonjinam, Sacred grove in Gwangju, South Korea.
The Cheonjinam site encompasses a Catholic shrine, religious monuments, and natural spaces nestled within a wooded area at 667 meters elevation.
The location became a sanctuary for Catholic believers during the 1801 persecution, marking a pivotal moment in Korean religious history.
The Korea Catholic Museum within Cheonjinam presents artifacts and documents chronicling the development of Catholicism throughout Korean history.
The site includes Saint Mary Hall for gatherings, the Korea Catholic Research Center, and Gwangam Church, which offers regular religious services.
Five founding figures of Korean Catholicism rest in tombs at Cheonjinam, where construction of the Grand Cathedral continues as a century-long project.
Location: Gwangju
GPS coordinates: 37.42439,127.38279
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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