Saint Mary Zhao Guo

Marie Zhao Guo was a Chinese lay Christian, born around 1840, who was beheaded on July 28, 1900, alongside her daughters Rose Zhao, 22, and Marie Zhao, 17. Recognized as martyrs by the Catholic Church, they were beatified by Pope Pius XII on April 17, 1955, and later canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 1, 2000. Their feast day is celebrated locally on July 28, or on July 9 with the group of Martyrs of China.