Carta que scriue el pe Maestro francisco de malaqua al pe Maestro Jgnacio y al pe Mestre Simom prouincial de portogal y a todos los mas pes. de Europa a 22 de Junio 1549.
This letter, dated 22 June 1549, from Sir Manuel Franço de Malaca to Portuguese authorities and fellow missionaries in Europe, details missionary activities and encounters in the Indian Ocean region, particularly in Malacca and Japan. De Malaca discusses the conversion of Japanese Christians, their...
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1549-06-22
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16th century
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Cavallero, Pe. Fr. Francisco
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Confidence
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Demonic activities
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Faith
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Francis Xavier, Saint
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Hope
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Indian Ocean
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Inácio, Pe. M.
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Japanese Christians
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Local Rulers
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Malaca
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Malacca
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Passion of Christ
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Religious leaders
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Rodrigues, Pe. M. Simão
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Virgin Mary
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missionary activities
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Manuscripts
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/G2JSZBJV/viewer_G2JSZBJV.html |
| Summary: | This letter, dated 22 June 1549, from Sir Manuel Franço de Malaca to Portuguese authorities and fellow missionaries in Europe, details missionary activities and encounters in the Indian Ocean region, particularly in Malacca and Japan. De Malaca discusses the conversion of Japanese Christians, their devotion to the Virgin Mary, and their reverence for the Passion of Christ. He describes the challenges faced in Japan, including the resistance of local rulers and demonic activities. De Malaca outlines plans to establish a mission in Japan, emphasizing the importance of faith, hope, and confidence in God. The letter also touches on the customs and practices of Japanese religious leaders and the necessity of continued support from the European community for the expansion of Christianity. Entry number 44 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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