Trương Bửu Diệp

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Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep (Vietnamese: Cha Phanxicô Trương Bửu Diệp or Cha Diệp, January 1, 1897 - March 12, 1946) was a Vietnamese Catholic priest who served the people of Bạc Liêu Province.^[1] Born on January 1, 1897 in An Giang Province, Diep was ordained in 1924 after completing his studies at Phnom Penh Major Seminary in Cambodia.^[2] Upon his return to Vietnam, Diep taught at a local seminary and served as a pastor of Tac Say parish for 16 years.^[3] He also founded many parishes in Cambodia and Vietnam.^[4] He was arrested and killed by the Việt Minh on March 12, 1946 at the age of 49. According to believers, his remains were lost until he appeared in a vision and disclosed the location and at least two posthumous miracles are attributed to him.

Legacy[]

Referred to as Father Diep, he is venerated by devotees and even non-Christians in the Mekong Delta. His shrine in Bạc Liêu is a pilgrimage destination. Some report that they were healed after praying for his intercession and visiting his shrine. Although Catholic, because of his supposed supernatural powers he is also worshipped by people of folk religions, sometimes alongside non-Christian indigenous Vietnamese divinities.

See also[]

• Thuy Trang, a similar occurrence

References[]

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