Marian devotion
La parroquia de Mukdongin Jungnang-gu, Seoul, is entrusted to Our Lady of Sorrows. Since 1975, the community has seen Mary by the cross as a faithful presence that accompanies suffering and helps to transform her into active compassion.
Advocation: Our Lady of the Dolores.
Korean name: The Virgin Mary · Tonggo-ui Seongmo Maria.
Temple: 묵동성당 · Mukdong Catholic Church.
Address: 20 Dongil-ro 159-gil, Jungang-gu, Seúl 02006, Cora del Sur.
Parish Foundation: 8 September 1975.
Jurisdiction: Catholic archdiocese of Seoul.
Coordinates checked: 37.6107812, 127.076292.
An officially registered advocation
The Episcopal Conference of Korea records The Virgin MaryOur Lady of the Dolores, as patron of Mukdong. The fact sheet also confirms the English name, address and date of foundation.
There is no Marian apparition linked to the site. This page documents a parish patronage and its spirituality, without attributing a sanctuary condition.
Mary by the cross
The Gospel of St. John presents Mary at the foot of the cross. He cannot stop the violence that Jesus is suffering, but he remains and refuses to abandon it.
His presence does not idealize pain. It reveals a love that accompanies the victim and keeps dignity alive when others move away.
The Seven Sorrows
The tradition includes the prophecy of Simeon, the flight to Egypt, the loss of Jesus, the encounter of Calvary according to devotion, crucifixion, descent and burial.
The Directory on popular piety relates this prayer to the Via Matris. Each season remains linked to the mystery of Christ.
Compassion that protects
The Dolorosa should not be used to demand a victim to support abuses in silence. To accompany means to protect, seek help and seek justice.
Christian compassion listens without blaming and respects the times of those who go through a disease, violence or mourning.
Youth and education
The episcopal directory documents the collaboration of the Salesian Sisters. Its educational tradition recalls the need to provide children and young people with safe environments, trust and hope.
The Virgin of the Dolores teaches to perceive suffering that can be hidden behind performance, silence or difficult conduct.
Lust without haste
Faith does not force you to hide the tears or quickly overcome a loss. Mary knows the pain of staying when there seems to be no answer.
A community can accompany the duel with sustained presence, prayer and practical help, avoiding phrases that minimize absence.
Report of Korea
The wounds of war and family separation remain present. Maria Dolorosa helps to preserve memory without turning it into hatred.
From Mukdong can be asked for those who could not meet again and for all who work so that past suffering does not lead to new violence.
Saint John Paul II and those who suffer
In the memory of the Dolorosa, John Paul II entrusted Mary to the sick, victims of injustice and persecuted Christians.
The true prayer does not turn away from these people: it opens its eyes to recognize them and commits to support them.
verified location for the map
The official address is 20 Dogil-ro 159-gil. Mapping identifies Muk-dong Catholic Churchwith the same address and telephone, 37.6107812, 127.076292.
The independent search by direction offers a very close point. The marker corresponds to the royal temple and not to the center of Mukdong.
To visit and pray
The Via Matris or painful mysteries for the sick, young, mourning families and victims of violence. The hours should be confirmed directly before they come.
Mukdong is a parish dedicated to the Dolorosa, not a place of apparitions. The visit must respect the cult and the local community.
Prayer to Our Lady of the Mukdong Dolores
Our Lady of the Dolores, guards the parish of Mukdong and the families of Seoul. It remains with those who suffer violence, disease or mourning; it protects children and young people and strengthens those who accompany them. The wounded memory of Korea is healed and give us your crucified and risen Son. Amen.
Sources consulted
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