Carta del p. Nicolao para el pe. Martin de santa Cruz escrita a xxij de outubro de 1545.
This abstract describes a historically significant letter dated 22 October 1545, written by Father Nicolau Lácio (identified as ‘Indian’) from Goa to Father Martim de Santa Cruz. The document details the Jesuit mission’s early institutional development in Portuguese India following the authors’ arri...
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1545-10-22
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College of Goa
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Ecclesiastical Governance
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Francisco de Mancilla
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Jesuit mission in Portuguese India
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Konkani language education
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Lanciloto, Pe. Nicolau
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Latin instruction in Goa
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Manuel Diego
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Manuel Paulo
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Martim de Santa Cruz, Pe.
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St Anthony Chapel Goa
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St Jerome Chapel Goa
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Vicar General of Portuguese India
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conversion of Ceylonese royalty
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cruciform miracle
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martyrdom of Ceylonese prince
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training of native boys
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/6EERV2F3/viewer_6EERV2F3.html |
| Summary: | This abstract describes a historically significant letter dated 22 October 1545, written by Father Nicolau Lácio (identified as ‘Indian’) from Goa to Father Martim de Santa Cruz. The document details the Jesuit mission’s early institutional development in Portuguese India following the authors’ arrival in Goa on 1 October 1545 after a voyage from Mozambique. It records the presence and activities of key figures including Fathers Manuel Paulo, Manuel Diego, Mestre Diego (described as spiritual father and founder of the College), Mestre Francisco (departed for the Maracayes), and Father Francisco de Mancilla (stationed at Cape Comorin). The letter outlines educational initiatives at the College in Goa—including Latin instruction, vernacular literacy (Portuguese or Konkani), and training of native boys, some of whom are already preaching locally—and notes administrative arrangements concerning the College’s temporal governance, physical infrastructure (church, courtyards, chapels dedicated to St Jerome and St Anthony), and annual income of 1,600 ducats. It further recounts a reported miracle associated with the martyrdom of the elder son of the King of Ceylon, whose conversion prompted execution and subsequent cruciform manifestation at his grave, catalysing conversions among Ceylonese royalty. The document also references the arrival of Ceylonese princes in Goa and requests guidance on ecclesiastical governance from the Vicar General. Entry number 11 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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