Marian devotion
The parish of Seowon-dong, in the district of Gwanak of Seoul, has as its patron Maria Reina del Rosario. Since 1969, this urban community has found in the Rosary a school of contemplation of Jesus Christ and perseverance in daily life.
Advocation: Maria Reina del Rosario.
Official Korean name: Postal Maegoe- ui I can.
Temple: 서원동성당 · Seowondong Catholic Church.
Address: 1 sillim- ro 46-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seúl 08781, Corea del Sur.
Parish Foundation: September 11, 1969.
Jurisdiction: Catholic archdiocese of Seoul, western region, pastoral district 13 of Gwanak.
Coordinates checked: 37.4785725, 126.9334208.
A documented patronage
The Bishops' Conference of Korea Postal as a patron of Seowon- dong. The traditional Korean form maegoe It is used in Catholic language to refer to the Rosary; the title corresponds to Queen of the Rosary.
The directory also confirms the official English name, address, archdiocese and date of foundation.
A parish since 1969
The official date of erection is the 11 September 1969. The community currently belongs to the pastoral district of Gwanak, within the western region of the archdiocese of Seoul.
More than half a century of existence speaks of pastoral continuity, but this fact sheet avoids attributing concrete historical events that are not supported by the sources consulted.
The Rosary contemplates Christ
St. John Paul II defined the Rosary as a prayer of deeply Christological orientation. Mary helps to contemplate the face of Jesus through the mysteries of her life.
The avemarias do not form an empty repetition when they pray with attention. They create a serene rhythm to listen to the Gospel, remember Christ and let their life transform their own.
Why Mary is called Queen
The royalty of Mary depends entirely on Jesus Christ. It is not political domain or power parallel to God's, but humble participation in the Son's victory.
In the Rosary he appears as a disciple, mother and servant. His greatness is to welcome the Word and remain faithful from the Annunciation to the cross and Pentecost.
The Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation, Visitation, Birth, Presentation and finding of Jesus in the temple contemplate God entering human history.
In a great city they invite to welcome life, visit those who need company and recognize the presence of Christ in simple tasks.
Los mysteria luminosa
The Baptism of the Lord, Cana, the proclamation of the Kingdom, the Transfiguration and the Eucharist go through the public life of Jesus.
Mary pronounced in Cana a decisive orientation: "Do as He tells you." Every authentic Marian devotion leads to hearing and obeying the Son.
The Painful Mysteries
The prayer in Gethsemane, the flogging, the coronation of thorns, the way of the cross and the crucifixion enter into the love of Christ that is given.
Praying them does not glorify suffering. It helps to accompany victims, the sick and people alone, and it commits itself to fighting with just means that hurt their dignity.
The glorious mysteries
The Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost, Assumption and Coronation announce that death does not have the last word.
Mary Queen of the Rosary represents a hope fulfilled by the grace of God. His glory anticipates the fate to which Christ calls his people.
Prayer for peace
St. John Paul II proposed the Rosary as a prayer for peace and for families. Contemplating Christ helps to look at conflicts without hatred and to seek reconciliation based on truth and justice.
From Seowon-dong you can pray especially for the Korean peninsula, for separated families and for those who work patiently to overcome hostility.
A large urban community
The directory consulted records 5,348 faithful and no secondary station. These numbers are administrative and may change; they should not be considered a permanent measure of spiritual life.
It also records the service of the Congregation of Our Lady of Perpetual Relief. This religious presence is different from the parish patronage, which continues to be Queen of the Rosary.
verified location for the map
The official address is 1 Sillim-ro 46-gilin Gwanak@-@ gu. Nominal mapping places Seowondong Catholic Church en 37.4785725, 126.9334208.
The marker corresponds to the temple of Seowon-dong, not to Sangdo 4-dong, which shares the title Queen of the Rosary, or to another generic point of Sillim-dong.
To visit and pray
The parish maintains its own information site. There or directly with the community it is appropriate to check the current hours and to respect the veneration and pastoral activities.
A mystery can be slowly prayed, reading the Gospel passage before and concluding with an intention for peace, the family or a person suffering.
Prayer to Mary Queen of the Rosary of Seowon-dong
Mary, Queen of the Rosary, guards the parish of Seowon- dong and the families of Gwanak. Teach us to look carefully at the face of Jesus Christ, to keep His Word and to turn prayer into service. It comforts those who suffer, brings together divided families and guides Korea on the path of truth, reconciliation and peace. Amen.
Sources consulted
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