Marian devotion
In Dongsana-dong, near the coast of Yeosu, a parish founded in 1936 is entrusted to Mary Queen of Peace. His long presence goes through decisive decades of Korean history and keeps open a prayer for reconciliation.
Advocation: Mary Queen of Peace.
Korean name: About Us Pyeonghwa-ui I can.
Temple: 동산동성당 · Dongsan-dong Catholic Church.
Address: 8 Dongsan 7-gil, Yeosu, South Korea 59726.
Parish Foundation: June 29, 1936.
Jurisdiction: Catholic archdiocese of Gwangju.
Coordinates checked: 34.7456652, 127.7402223.
An officially documented advocation
The Episcopal Conference of Korea records About Us, Queen of Peace, as patron of Dongsana-dong. The same fact sheet confirms the ecclesial belonging, the date of foundation and the direction.
This is a parish invocation. The directory does not attribute private apparitions or messages to the place and this page does not add categories that do not contain.
A community since 1936
Dongsana-dong was erected on 29 June 1936. The date places its origin before the liberation of Korea, the division of the peninsula and the war, although the source consulted does not provide sufficient details to narrate each local stage.
By documentary respect, no specific episodes without source are attributed to the temple. It can be said that a community of this age has accompanied several generations of faithful.
Mary Queen in the Gospel of Service
Mary's royalty depends on her union with Jesus Christ. It does not imitate the dominating power: it participates in the logic of the Son who serves and gives life.
In Cana, Mary observes a need and directs the servants to Jesus. This gesture shows an attentive, discreet and oriented maternal authority for the good of others.
Peace needs truth and justice
Christian peace does not mean hiding the conflict or demanding silence from those who have suffered. It needs truth, protection of victims, justice and a real will to repair.
Forgiveness frees itself from the desire for revenge, but it does not eliminate responsibility. A solid reconciliation integrates memory and mercy.
Memory of a divided peninsula
The history of Korea makes the title of Queen of Peace not an abstract expression. The division continues to affect families and keeps open war wounds.
Pope Francis recalled in Seoul that reconciliation is gift and task. It requires heart conversion and willingness to overcome prejudices that prevent the other from recognizing as a brother.
Peace in a port city
Yeosu lives open to the sea. The parish prayer can embrace fishermen, sailors, port workers and families waiting for their return.
Peace includes safe working conditions, care for the marine environment and solidarity in the face of accidents. To pray does not replace these responsibilities; it helps to assume them with perseverance.
A community that takes care of links
Urban life can make solitude and duel invisible. A historical parish has the possibility of connecting generations and keeping a common memory without being locked in the past.
Under the Queen of Peace, every daily relationship becomes a ground for reconciliation: to listen, ask for forgiveness, to fulfill the word and to protect those who have less power.
verified location for the map
The ecclesial direction is 8 Dongsan 7-gil. Mapping identifies Dongsan-dong Catholic Churchwith the same address and telephone, 34.7456652, 127.7402223.
The independent search by direction returns a nearby point. The final marker is placed on the church identified by name, address and phone.
To visit and pray
The Rosary can be prayed for the reconciliation of Korea, for workers of the sea and for those who maintain wounds of violence. The hours should be confirmed directly before they come.
Dongsana-dong is a local parish dedicated to the Queen of Peace, not a place of apparitions. The visit must respect the cult and the community.
Prayer to Mary Queen of Peace of Dongsana-dong
Mary, Queen of Peace, guards the parish of Dongsana-dong and the city of Yeosu. It protects those who work at sea, comforts families who wait and heals the wounds of our history. Teach us to unite truth, justice and mercy; intercede for the reconciliation of Korea and bring us Jesus Christ, our peace. Amen.
Sources consulted
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