Moon Jae-in, on the Passing of 'Sorokdo Angel' Sister Margaret: "Respect for a Life of Devotion"
Former President Moon Jae-in expressed his condolences on the 1st over the passing of Sister Margaret, who was called the "Angel of Sorokdo" for caring for Hansen's disease patients for 43 years.
On the morning of the same day, former President Moon wrote on Facebook, "I pay deep respect to the noble life of dedication of the deceased and pray that she rests peacefully in heaven."
He went on to explain about Sister Margaret, "She, along with Sister Marianne, who devoted herself together on Sorokdo, received the Order of Civil Merit from the Republic of Korea and was even recommended as a Nobel Peace Prize candidate by our people."
He continued, "I have memories of visiting Sorokdo with Sister Marianne, who visited Korea. During my presidency, I sent letters of appreciation and gifts to the two sisters on my visit to Austria, and after returning home, they sent heartfelt handwritten replies."
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Former President Moon said, "We will forever remember the noble lives and beautiful dedication of the two sisters," adding, "I pray for the repose of Sister Margaret and the health of Sister Marianne, who is currently battling illness."
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