Carta del pe. Enrrique enrriquez para los pes. y hermanos del collegio de iesus de coimbra escrita a 6 de deziembre de 1547 años.
This 16th-century letter, dated 6 December 1547, from Padre P. Henrique Enriquez to the College of Jesus in Coimbra, details his missionary activities in India. Enriquez describes managing multiple locations, including Tuticorin, Punicalé, and Cebuturu, and overseeing the baptism of local inhabitant...
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1547-12-06
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| Summary: | This 16th-century letter, dated 6 December 1547, from Padre P. Henrique Enriquez to the College of Jesus in Coimbra, details his missionary activities in India. Enriquez describes managing multiple locations, including Tuticorin, Punicalé, and Cebuturu, and overseeing the baptism of local inhabitants. He mentions the scarcity of priests and the challenges of converting and educating the Xpúanos, a local group. The letter highlights the administrative burden and spiritual work involved in colonial missionary efforts, noting the frequent visits to various places and the necessity of baptizing many individuals. Enriquez expresses concern over the lack of support from Portugal and the need for more priests to address the vast number of regions requiring pastoral care. The document provides insight into the early stages of Christian missionary work in India during the late 16th century. Entry number 20 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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