Thomas Son Chasuhn was a Korean Catholic martyr born in Chungcheong around 1838. He gained notoriety for his courage when he volunteered to reclaim confiscated church property following the arrest of Bishop Daveluy. Although he intended only to recover these items, his honesty regarding his faith led to his imprisonment. Even while facing severe hardship and limited food during Lent, he maintained strict religious observances until his death in Gongju in 1866.
Life and martyrdom
While imprisoned, Thomas remained steadfast in his devotion, adhering strictly to Lenten fasts despite the meager rations provided to prisoners. He endured intense torture with remarkable resilience and joy. After his execution, fellow believers initially buried him, but when they moved his remains twenty days later, they discovered his body was incorrupt and lacked any odor of decay.
Veneration
The Roman Catholic Church canonized him in 1984 as part of the group of Korean martyrs. He is commemorated on September 20 alongside 103 other martyrs, and he is also honored on March 30.