Early morning. A prison in central China at Wuchang in the province of Hupeh. The guards arouse and tell the old frenchman to follow them. He asks: "Will I be coming back here?" Their hesitation tells him clearly that the decree of execution has come from Beijing. There is a moment or two when he can receive a final absolution from the Chinese priest imprisoned with him. A word to the other christians in the prison courtyard. He tells them to rejoice because he has the good fortune to die for Jesus Christ. He is led to the execution place just outside the town walls. They bind him to a stake and using a strong cord, the executioner strangles him in the manner traditional in that country. It is 18 February 1820.
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St.Francis Regis Clet,CM on of among martyr in China.I hope the the spirit of St.Francis Regis Clet ancourage us to be missionary to preach the Good News among the poor especially for the catholic people in meanland China. Thank for fr. Philip Walshe,CM that write this summary of the saint.
