Anna Yi was a 19th-century Korean Catholic blessed who was martyred in Seoul. Born in 1841 in Jaegung-gol to a Catholic family, she later married the son of Peter Song. The couple moved to the village of Beati, located in Jincheon county. Her life was cut short following a period of religious persecution in which she and several family members were arrested for their faith.
Life and martyrdom
Following her marriage, Anna lived in the Jincheon district. In the spring of 1867, authorities arrested her and her relatives due to their religious convictions. At the age of 26, she was executed by decapitation in Seoul, becoming one of the many victims of the era's religious crackdowns.
Veneration
She is honored as a blessed in the Catholic Church. On August 16, 2014, Pope Francis beatified her during his visit to South Korea. She was included in a large group of 124 Korean martyrs recognized during this ceremony. Her feast day is observed on May 31.