O Bispo Coadjutor eleito das Filipinas morreu em Macau e foi sepultado na igreja de S. Domingos

The document is a transcription of a 19th-century historical letter dated March 31, 1845, detailing the death of the elected Overseer of the Philippines and the subsequent arrangements for his burial at St. Domingo in Macau. The letter, written by João da Silva, discusses the appointment of a new co...

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Format: Manuscripts
Language:Portuguese
Published: 1845
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Online Access:https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/MVWT282S/viewer_MVWT282S.html
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Summary:The document is a transcription of a 19th-century historical letter dated March 31, 1845, detailing the death of the elected Overseer of the Philippines and the subsequent arrangements for his burial at St. Domingo in Macau. The letter, written by João da Silva, discusses the appointment of a new coadjutor bishop and the request for confirmation from the Vatican. It also mentions the formalities surrounding the burial and the involvement of local authorities and the government. The document provides valuable insights into colonial administration and ecclesiastical practices in the Philippines during the mid-19th century.