Marian devotion
The parish of Sangpyeong-dong, in Jinju, is dedicated to Mary Queen of Peace. His community was born of believers who began to meet in a rented place and held with prayer the desire of a nearby church. Peace appears as a shared work rather than an abstract idea.
Advocation: Mary Queen of Peace.
Official Korean name: About Us Pyeonghwa-ui I can.
Temple: INTERVIEW · Sangpyeong-dong Catholic Church.
Address: 26 Gongdan@@
Parish Foundation: 5 January 1979.
Community origin: Sunday masses in a rented room and prayer campaign to build the parish.
Jurisdiction: Catholic diocese of Masan.
Coordinates checked: 35.1778751, 128.1098909.
Patronazgo confirmed
The Episcopal Conference of Korea records Sangpyeong-dong within the diocese of Masan, and it is the slogan of the Queen of Peace as the patron. It also confirms date and address.
The diocese of Masan retains a historical overview of the community, which allows the addition of local context without resorting to conjectures.
Faithful of several origins
Before the parish, in Sangpyeong-dong there were about 130 faithful linked to the mission of Keundeul, as well as believers from Chilam-dong, Okbong-dong, Samcheonpo and Sacheon.
The diocesan source provides approximate figures for some groups. They should not be read as a complete census, but as a testimony to the growth that made a nearby community necessary.
First baptismal living room
The faithful rented a meeting room of the Dodong credit cooperative, then located in front of the municipality of Jinju. There they began to celebrate Sunday Mass together.
The celebration was presided over by a priest who served as vicar in Okbong-dong. The data shows a Church built first by bonds and sacraments rather than by own walls.
A prayer campaign
The community launched a prayer campaign for the construction of the Sangpyeong-dong church. The prayer did not replace the organization: it held it and gave it common sense.
This origin offers a lasting teaching. Peace requires people capable of meeting, sharing responsibilities and persevering.
Founded on 5 January 1979
The parish was erected 5 January 1979. Since then it has been part of the diocese of Masan and serves the surroundings of Jinju.
This page does not add constructive dates or subsequent episodes that the selected sources do not sufficiently credit.
What the Queen of Peace means
Mary receives the title of Queen by her union with Christ and is invoked as Queen of Peace because she leads to her reconciling Son.
His royalty is service and intercession. It does not legitimize a peace based on fear, silence or domination.
The pillars of peace
St. John XXIII taught that peace is built on truth, justice, love and freedom. If one of those foundations is missing, tranquility can only be appearance.
Christian peace protects rights, recognizes duties and seeks the common good, especially of those who have less voice.
A community born of the encounter
The first faithful came from different places, but they learned to celebrate together. This experience is a sign of peace: differences did not prevent the formation of a community.
The present parish can keep this memory as a call to welcome the newcomer and avoid closed groups.
Peace in an industrial area
The direction of Gongdan-ro reflects an environment associated with industrial activity. Decent work, job security and respect for each worker are part of social peace.
This page does not attribute specific work actions to the parish. It points to the ethical demand that arises from its advocation and location.
Reconciliation in the eye
Reconciliation does not require denying the wounds or giving up justice. Listen to the victims, seek redress and avoid transmitting hatred.
Mary accompanies that process with patience. His peace is not forgotten imposed.
Responsible words
Peace also depends on how it communicates. Rumors, humiliations and manipulated messages can quickly destroy links.
Pope Francis has asked to direct technology and information to integral human development. Verifying before sharing is a gesture of peace.
Prayer that becomes action
Foundational history shows prayer together with community initiative. Praying for peace must lead to listening, organizing help and repairing relationships.
Prayer does not replace the medical, psychological, legal or social assistance needed by those who suffer violence.
Queen of Peace for Korea
From Jinju you can pray for separate families, for those who live without freedom and for those responsible for choosing dialogue.
The peace of the peninsula requires memory, truth and respect for the dignity of each person, beyond ideologies.
verified location for the map
The Episcopal Conference and the Diocese of Masan agree on 26 Gondan-ro 91beon-gil. Nominal mapping identifies Sangpyeong-dong Catholic Church in 35.1778751, 128.1098909.
The score corresponds to this parish of Jinju, not to Sangam-dong or to another community dedicated to the Queen of Peace.
To visit and pray
The current schedule should be confirmed directly. The visit must respect the cult and ordinary life of the community.
It can be prayed for workers, for those who seek reconciliation and for the small communities that still celebrate in borrowed spaces.
Prayer to Mary Queen of Peace of Sangpyeong-dong
Mary, Queen of Peace, guards the parish of Sangpyeong-dong and the city of Jinju. He blesses the memory of those who gathered and prayed to raise this community. Teach us to unite truth, justice, love and freedom; protect the workers and open roads of reconciliation and encounter for all Korea. Amen.
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