Marian devotion
In the middle of the commercial fabric of Seoul, the Catholic community of Dongdaemun Market is entrusted to Mary Queen of Peace. His presence takes prayer to the place where traders, employees, transporters and customers spend much of the day.
Advocation: Mary Queen of Peace.
Korean name: About Us Pyeonghwa-ui I can.
Community: 동대문시장(준) · Dongdaemun Market Catholic Church.
Status: the quasiparochial community, indicated by the Korean abbreviation "(∞)."
Address: 318 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seúl 04568, Corea del Sur.
Foundation: 22 February 1994.
Jurisdiction: Catholic archdiocese of Seoul.
Coordinates checked: 37.5694756, 127.0124502.
A church with the market in the name
The Korean Episcopal Conference officially records the community as Dongdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market, and offers the name Dongdaemun Market Catholic Church.
The abbreviation "(∞)" indicates a quasi-parochial or provisional condition within the pastoral organization. This document retains the nuance and does not present it as an ordinary territorial parish.
Mary Queen of Peace as Patron
The same episcopal directory points to About UsQueen of Peace, as a patron. The foundation also confirms the 22 February 1994.
The source does not attribute private apparitions or messages to the place. This is an advocation lived by a Catholic community that is inserted into the world of work and trade.
A royalty founded on service
Mary is called Queen for her union with Jesus Christ. His Son's royalty is manifested in service, truth and surrender, not in imposition.
In Cana, Mary discreetly warns a need and leads to Jesus. Under his title as Queen of Peace, this maternal attention inspires the recognition of tensions before they become confrontation.
Dignity at work
A market brings together long days, competition, economic pressure and constant relations. Peace does not mean ignoring labour conflicts or accepting abuses, but seeking solutions that respect the dignity of all parties.
The Christian community can offer listening, accompaniment and a space of silence to those who can hardly walk away from their workplace.
Conscientious trade
Buying and selling are human activities that must be at the service of life. The devotion to the Queen of Peace invites us to practice honesty, pay just, avoid exploitation and treat workers and customers with respect.
He also calls to look at those who remain invisible after each product: people who sew, transport, clean, unload and care at night.
Peace in the midst of noise
Internal peace is not about fleeing the market. You can start with a few minutes of prayer, a word contained before you respond or the decision to settle a debt with justice.
Mary kept the events in her heart. His attitude offers a school of discernment so as not to let the rush rule all decisions.
Reconciliation for Korea
Pope Francis recalled in Seoul that reconciliation is God's gift and human task. It requires conversion, forgiveness and will to overcome prejudices.
From a place where people of many origins come together, prayer can embrace families separated by the division of the peninsula and those working for a just peace.
verified location for the map
The official address is 318 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu. The cartography returns the English name of the community, the same address and the phone of the episcopal directory in 37.5694756, 127.0124502.
A search based only on the street placed the point a few meters further east. The final marker corresponds to the church identified by name, address and phone.
To visit and pray
As a market-related community, time and access can meet particular pastoral needs. They should be confirmed directly before they come.
It can be prayed for by indebted traders, night workers, migrants, suppliers and families affected by precariousness. Prayer must be extended in fair trade decisions.
Prayer to Mary Queen of Peace of the Dongdaemun Market
Mary, Queen of Peace, keeps the Catholic community of the Dongdaemun Market. It is accompanied by traders, workers, carriers and customers; it protects those who suffer from exploitation or uncertainty. Be honest in our exchanges, patients in conflicts and attentive to those who remain invisible. Intercede for the reconciliation of Korea and bring us Jesus Christ, our peace. Amen.
Sources consulted
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