Bl. Agnes Tsao-Kouy, Roman Catholic Martyr of China, Agnes was a widow when she faced persecution for being a missionary catechist. She was executed by being placed in a cage at Sy-Lin-Hien.

Bl. Agnes Tsao-Kouy, Roman Catholic Martyr of China, Agnes was a widow when she faced persecution for being a missionary catechist. She was executed by being placed in a cage at Sy-Lin-Hien. Sept 10

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