Sobre as dioceses de Macau e Cantao
The document is a transcription of correspondence between the Bishop of Macau and the Apostolic Prefect of Canton regarding the implementation of a papal decree concerning territorial jurisdiction in China. The document dates from March 1904 and discusses the delineation of territories between the D...
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| Format: | Documents |
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| Language: | Portuguese |
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1904
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| Subjects: |
Apostolic Prefect
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Bishop of Macau
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Chao-King district
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Chinese Politics
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Colonial Administration
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Early 20th Century
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French Involvement
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Hainan Island
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Late 19th Century
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Papal Decree
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Portuguese Influence
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Religious Boundaries
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Territorial Jurisdiction
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diplomatic negotiations
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missionary activities
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/JSJNUKMV/viewer_JSJNUKMV.html |
| Summary: | The document is a transcription of correspondence between the Bishop of Macau and the Apostolic Prefect of Canton regarding the implementation of a papal decree concerning territorial jurisdiction in China. The document dates from March 1904 and discusses the delineation of territories between the Diocese of Macau and the Apostolic Prefecture of Canton, specifically addressing the island of Hainan and the district of Shao-King. Key figures involved include Bishop Miguel Martins d'Antas of Macau and the Apostolic Prefect of Canton, Monsignor Jean Marie Obeel. The correspondence highlights disputes over the interpretation and application of the 1903 papal decree, emphasizing the Bishop of Macau's efforts to secure the effective jurisdiction of the Diocese of Macau over Hainan and Shao-King. The document also mentions the role of the Holy See and the diplomatic negotiations involving the governments of Portugal and France. The text reflects the complex political and ecclesiastical landscape of late 19th and early 20th-century China, providing insights into colonial administration, missionary activities, and the negotiation of religious and territorial boundaries. |
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