Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions

d. 1815

July 9

Also known as: Augustine Tchao

Memorial: September 28 as one of the Martyrs of China

Profile

Soldier. Escorted Blessed John Gabriel Dufresse to Beijing, China during his missionary work. Convert. Priest. Worked in the Su-Tchuen province. Arrested for his faith and work, and died in prison. One of the Martyrs of China.

Died
1815 due to poor conditions in prison

Beatified
27 May 1900

Canonized
1 October 2000 by Pope John Paul II

source: http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainta00.htm