Encounter the Asian Saints and Martyrs in

SOUTH KOREA

20 - 27 MARCH 2019

SOUTH KOREA

DATE​
20 - 27 MAR 2019
DURATION
7 DAYS
ARRIVE IN
SEOUL
DEPART FROM
KUALA LUMPUR
OVERVIEW OF SHRINES & HOLY SITES
  • Seoul - Start your journey in Myeongdong Cathedral, one of the starting points of Roman Catholicism in Korea
  • Seoul - Learn about the atrocities during the persecution at Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine
  • Seoul - Step foot at the site where martyrs shed their blood at Saenamteo
  • Gyeonggi-do - Visit the resting place of Korea's first priest Fr Andrew Kim 
  • Gyeonggi-do - Experience Chon-Jin Am where Catholicism started to take root through group studies of lay faithful
  • Gangwon-do - Marvel at the Gothic architecture which is the Pungsuwon Catholic Church, built by French missionaries for the people who sought refuge from the persecution
  • Gangwon-do - Learn how the first theological school (St John's Seminary) started here at Baeron 
  • Gyeongsangbuk-do - Be transported to France in front of Seongmodang, the grotto modelled after the Masabielle Cave in Lourdes
  • Busan - In what is known as the Catholic Street, visit several Catholic institutions here including a museum, a university and a martyr's cemetery
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES
  • Round-trip airfare from KLIA
  • All airport  taxes & fuel surcharges
  • Strategically located 4 or 5 star hotels (or similar)
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (unless specified)
  • Assistance of a professional local guide(s)
  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
  • Catholic Priest available for Spiritual Direction
  • Teachings given daily by Deacon Dr Sherman Kuek to ensure your knowledge and understanding
  • Daily Sacraments given by accompanying priest/bishop & other spiritual activities
  • A well-researched booklet (with pictures) for personal reference
  • A professionally produced full-length video footage of each trip for every pilgrim
  • Safety and security, and also your maximum benefit in every pilgrimage
  • Tips to your tour guides and driver
  • Travel insurance (for Malaysian passport holders)

​NOT INCLUDED
  • Items of personal nature

the highlights

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formation

Daily faith formation covers history of persecution, sainthood, relics

Understand how the Catholic faith strengthened in Korea amidst painful persecution
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history

Experience the footsteps of the martyrs of Korea

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Visit the places where the Catholic faith originated and spread in Korea
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experience

Witness the lives of those who died for their faith in Christ

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Witness how the Catholic faith has taken root in Korea over the centuries

join us now

LEFT BEFORE THE TRIP COMMENCES
DATE

​20 - 27 March 2019
PRIEST

​TBA
FORMATION DIRECTOR
Deacon Dr Sherman Kuek OFS
PRICE

​RM7,850 per person (twin sharing)
OPTIONS & UPGRADES 
RM1,650 extra (single supplement)
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CONTACT US
If you have any further questions, kindly drop us a line below with your query. We'll get back to you as soon as we can. Alternatively, you can also contact our coordinator, Edmund via these channels below. He'll be happy to talk to you.

(+6)016.44.32783 (WhatsApp, call or SMS)
pilgrimages@splendourproject.com
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