Marian devotion
La parroquia de Doginin the centre of Daegu, is entrusted to the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Dolores. It was founded on the same September 15 when the Church celebrates this memory, making Mary's compassion with the cross the sign of the community.
Advocation: Blessed Virgin Mary of the Dolores.
Korean name: 의 고통 고통 Gong-ui Bokdoesin Dongjeong Maria.
Temple: 동인성당 · Dongin Catholic Church.
Episcopal direction: 6-5 Gukchaeang@@
Parish Foundation: September 15, 1973.
Jurisdiction: Catholic archdiocese of Daegu.
Coordinates checked: 35.8677313, 128.6130854.
A patronage and a date that match
The Episcopal Conference of Korea records Sophie Dee as the patron of Dongin and date its foundation on 15 September 1973.
September 15 is the liturgical memory of the Virgin of the Dolores. The coincidence is documented; however, the source does not explain the specific process of choice, so no additional reasons are attributed without proof.
Mary remains by the cross
The Gospel of St. John presents Mary with the cross of Jesus. He cannot stop the violence that falls upon his Son, but he refuses to abandon him.
His presence does not make suffering a good thing for himself. It shows the fidelity of the love that accompanies the victim and does not flee to pain.
The Seven Sorrows
The Christian tradition contemplates seven moments: the prophecy of Simeon, the flight to Egypt, the loss of Jesus in Jerusalem, the encounter of Calvary according to devotional tradition, crucifixion, descent and burial.
The Directory on popular piety relates this contemplation to the Via Matris. Each season leads to the mystery of Christ and avoids turning devotion into a sentimental biography separate from the Gospel.
Compassion that protects
Being with the suffering requires more than words. It may mean listening, providing medical care, reporting violence or ensuring that the victim reaches a safe place.
The Dolorosa should not be used to ask anyone to support abuses in silence. Christian compassion protects life and seeks justice.
Lust and memory
Mary can accompany those who have lost a child, spouse, friend or home. Faith does not force to speed up mourning or to hide tears.
To remember with love is part of healing. The parish community can offer presence, prayer and concrete help during the long time of loss.
The pain of Korea
The wounds of war and the separation of families continue to be part of the Korean memory. The Virgin of the Dolores helps to preserve that truth without feeding hatred.
From Dongin you can ask for those who could never meet again and for all who work so that past suffering does not become new violence.
Saint John Paul II and those who suffer
In the memory of the Dolorosa, John Paul II entrusted Mary to the sick, victims of injustice and persecuted Christians. Its closeness to the cross is extended as a maternal intercession.
The true prayer does not turn away from these people: it opens its eyes to recognize them and commits to support them.
verified location for the map
The episcopal direction is 6-5 Gukchaebsang 152-gil. The mapping identifies the temple and the same official phone in 35.8677313, 128.6130854but shows an alternative road name for access.
The independent search for the episcopal direction returns a close point. The final marker corresponds to the building identified by name and telephone, not to the center of the neighborhood.
To visit and pray
The Via Matris or painful mysteries for the sick, mourning families, victims of violence and people who accompany them. The hours should be confirmed directly before they come.
Dongin is a parish dedicated to the Dolorosa, not a sanctuary of apparitions. The visit must respect the cult and the local community.
Prayer to the Virgin of the Dolores of Dongin
Blessed Virgin Mary of the Dolores, keep the parish of Dongin and the families of Daegu. He remains with those who suffer disease, violence or mourning; give us courage to protect them and tenderness to accompany them without empty words. The wounded memory of Korea is healed and give us your crucified and risen Son. Amen.
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