Augustine Zhao Rong was one of the Chinese soldiers who escorted Bishop John Gabriel Taurin Dufresse to his execution. Moved by his patience, he asked to be baptized, and in due course was sent to the seminary and ordained a priest. He was arrested and savagely tortured. He died in 1815. With him are celebrated 119 of his companions in martyrdom in China between 1648 and 1930 (including Bishop Dufresse). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Gibraltar. For more about this saint and Christian martyr, please click on the image. Peace be with you!
Saints Alive! | St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions
