Late South Korean Cardinal Stephan Kim Sou-hwan, a candidate for sainthood, has been praised as a model of self-sacrifice and love, and for his lasting influence on Christians and people of other faiths during a special symposium on his life and contributions. “As we convene for this symposium, we are called to reflect upon the life and virtues of Cardinal Kim, striving to emulate his extra-ordinary example,” said Auxiliary Bishop Job Yobi Koo of Seoul Archdiocese on Feb. 7. Yobi made his remarks at “The Symposium on the Beatification Process of Servant of God Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan: A Celebration of Life, Virtue, and Legacy” held in the capital Seoul. He reflected on Kim’s life devoted to the service of others and his philosophy which was “one of selfless dedication,” Seoul archdiocese said in a statement. Yobi also serves as chair of the committee spearheading Cardinal Kim’s (1922-2009) beatification. He is currently venerated as a “Servant of God.” The Seoul archdiocesan Committee for Promotion of Beatification and Canonization and the Research Foundation for Korean Church History organized the symposium which was attended by laity and priests from various locations.