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Mark Ki-T'ien-Siang

1834-01-01 – 1900-07-07

Portrait of Mark Ki-T'ien-Siang
Patron saint of Drug addicts and addicts in general (Chinese doctor, layman, father and grandfather who suffered from opium addiction. Martyr beheaded in 1900 during Boxer rebellion)Credit: Philip K

Life & Legacy

Mark Ji Tianxiang was a Chinese lay Catholic and doctor. He was martyred during the Boxer Rebellion and had been an opium addict. He was canonized in 2000 by Pope John Paul II.

Occupation & Career

physician

Faith & Community

Catholic Church; Catholicism

Legacy Highlights

Church

Catholic Church · Catholicism

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4505419 — wikidata View source

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