Sister of the Blessed Korean Martyrs

Sister of the Blessed Korean Martyrs –  Sister Mary Yi Seong-rye, S.B.K.M.                                                          “Emptying oneself in order to become another Christ for others”                                  “Called to become ‘Myeon-Hyeong-Mu-A’ (Eucharistic kenosis) in the spirit of martyrdom”

Founders:  Reverend Moo Ah Yoo Ryong Andrew Bang                                                                                           Sister Byeong Hyeon Andrew Yoon                                                                                                         Sister Eun Sun Lawrance Hong

Place:  Gae Seong, (Kaesong) North Korea

Year:  1946 A.D.

Her Charism:  This Sister’s charism and spirituality are based on the mystery of the Cross and the Eucharist.  Her identity is with Jesus, the first Martyr, and with the Korean Martyrs of the 19th Century who followed in His footsteps.  Through the practice of humility, self-denial, detachment, and dying to one’s ego, she comes face-to-face with God and they live as one.  Equipped with the shield of the Cross ( a symbol of the martyr’s victory and divine light), she proclaims the Gospel message and gives testimony to the Holy Trinity in her diverse apostolic works of mercy in education, nursing, and missions throughout the world.