Saint Anrê Nguyễn Kim Thông was born around 1790 in Go Thi, Binh Dinh, he was a devoted Catholic leader and father to two religious children—a priest and a nun. Serving as village chief and later as a regional Catholic leader under Bishop Stéphano Théodore Cuénot, he helped protect priests during Vietnam’s fierce anti-Catholic persecutions. Arrested for his faith, he remained steadfast, ultimately sacrificing his life for Christ. Canonized among the 117 Vietnamese Martyrs by Pope John Paul II in 1988, his unwavering devotion continues to inspire, and he is honored as a patron of Vietnam’s faithful.