Marian devotion
The Catholic parish of Seong-dong, in the historic city of Gyeongju, is officially dedicated to Mary, Queen of Celestial Grace. Founded in 1926, this community contemplates the royalty of the Virgin not as a land domain, but as motherhood, intercession and service.
Advocation: Mary, Queen of Celestial Grace.
Official Korean name: About Us Cheonsa uncheong-ui Mohu.
Temple: PHILI ·Sung-dong Catholic Church.
Address: 127 Hwarang-ro, Sonong-dong, Gyengju, Gyesing publicdo 38146, Cora del Sur.
Parish Foundation: May 30, 1926.
Jurisdiction: Catholic archdiocese of Daegu, fourth vicar, region 1.
Coordinates checked: 35.8446476, 129.2149234.
A title confirmed by the Korean Church
The directory of the Korean Episcopal Conference expressly records About Us as a patron of Seong@-@ dong. The literal translation brings together three ideas: the heavenly, the grace and Mary as queen or queen mother.
This own sense is preserved by the form "Queen of Celestial Grace." It is not replaced by a more well-known advocation, since the task of this page is to document the local title faithfully.
A parish since 1926
The community was founded 30 May 1926. It is located in Gyeongju, the former capital of the Kingdom of Silla and one of the great historical centers of Korea.
The directory integrates it into the archdiocese of Daegu and also documents the service of a female religious community. The names of those responsible and the times may be changed and should be consulted in current sources.
What it means to call Mary Queen
Pío XII explicó en Ad caeli Reginam that the royalty of Mary is understood from her divine motherhood and her union with Jesus Christ, King and Lord. It does not place Mary at the level of God or create a different divinity.
Mary receives everything from God. His greatness refers to the Son who carried in his bosom and to him who followed with faith from Nazareth to the cross and the apostolic community.
Queen in service and love
Benedict XVI stated that the royalty of Christ is woven with humility, service and love, and that the same is true for Mary. His answer "Behold the slave of the Lord" explains the form of his authority.
Therefore, a community under this patronage is not called to seek privileges. It is called to wash the feet, accompany the weak and serve without turning faith into an instrument of power.
Grace comes from God
The title speaks of heavenly grace. In the Christian faith, grace is a free gift of God: life, mercy and help that cannot be bought or manipulated.
Mary is "full of grace" because God has worked in her. His maternal intercession leads to receiving the gifts of the Lord with gratitude, conversion and responsibility.
A nearby queen
The Christian crown does not keep Mary from human needs. Benedict XVI presents her by watching over those who come to her in pain, anguish or mischief.
Invoking it in Seong-dong can support sick, elderly, injured families, single people and those who need to regain hope. Prayer must also awaken concrete and prudent help.
Mary and the Church in Korea
During his 2014 visit, Pope Francis venerated Mary as Queen of Heaven and Mother of the Church in Korea. He asked for his help to enable Christians to live the freedom received in baptism and to contribute to transforming society according to God's plan.
That reference unites the universal title with the specific history of the country: its martyrs, its division, its development and new forms of poverty or marginalization.
Grace and responsibility
To receive grace does not mean to be dispensed from effort. The gift of God is able to love better, to repair injustices, to forgive with truth and to care for the dignity of others.
The parish can turn its patron's title into an examination of consciousness: what gifts it has received and how it puts them at the service of Gyeongju.
The fifth glorious mystery
The coronation of Mary as Queen of heaven and earth is traditionally seen in the fifth glorious mystery of the Rosary. This meditation looks to the fullness promised by God, not to a political monarchy.
In praying it, the believer asks to persevere in faith and learns that true glory goes through humility, faithfulness and surrender.
The memory of Mary Queen
The Latin Church celebrates the memory of the Blessed Virgin Mary Queen 22 August, eight days after the Assumption. This liturgical closeness expresses the relationship between his glorification and his royalty.
The specific date of the local patron party must be confirmed with the parish; it is not assumed that any dedication automatically uses the same calendar of acts.
verified location for the map
The episcopal direction is 127 Diwarang-ro, Gyengju. The nominal mapping of the temple 35.8446476, 129.2149234.
The marker corresponds to the Catholic church of Seong-dong, next to the urban core of Gyeongju, and not to another homonymous place in Korea.
To visit and pray
Seong-dong is an active parish and a place of worship. It is appropriate to check schedules, to dress and behave with respect and not to interrupt celebrations or pastoral activities.
The visit can be concluded with a glorious mystery of the Rosary and an act of service: to care for a vulnerable person, to reconcile or to share their own gifts responsibly.
Prayer to Mary, Queen of Heavenly Grace of Seong@-@ dong
Mary, Queen of Celestial Grace, keeps the parish of Seong-dong and the city of Gyeongju. Teach us that reigning with Christ is serving, loving and giving life. Help us to receive with humility the grace of God and to share his fruits with those who suffer most. Intercede for the Church in Korea, for her reconciliation and for peace, and always give us your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.
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