1610 ⟶ Death of Jesuit Missionary Matteo Ricci in Beijing

Matteo Ricci dies in Beijing.
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⛪ Taizong's Edict of Toleration and Nestorian Church Construction

Emperor Taizong (627-649) issues an edict of universal toleration of religions; Nestorian Christians build a church in Chang'an.⟶
Taizong's Edict of Toleration and Nestorian Church Construction (638)
Tang DynastyReligious ToleranceChristianityChang'an
ChinaChina

✝️ Unofficial Anti-Christian Persecution Begins in China

Active but unofficial anti-Christian persecution begins in China⟶
Unofficial Anti-Christian Persecution Begins in China (698)
ChristianityReligious ViolenceTang DynastyReligious Conflict
ChinaChina

✝️ Francis Xavier's Death Marks a Turning Point in Jesuit Missions to Asia

Jesuit China Mission, Francis Xavier dies.⟶
Francis Xavier's Death Marks a Turning Point in Jesuit Missions to Asia (1552)
JesuitsChristianityMissionaryCatholicismMissionary WorkAge of ExplorationReligious Conversion
ChinaChinaJapanJapanPortugalPortugal

📿 Sonam Gyatso Recognized as Third Dalai Lama

Sonam Gyatso is conferred the title of Dalai Lama by Tumed Mongol ruler, Altan Khan. Recognised as the reincarnation of two previous Lamas, Sonam Gyatso becomes the third Dalai Lama in the lineage.⟶
Sonam Gyatso Recognized as Third Dalai Lama (1578)
BuddhismDalai LamaTibetReincarnation
ChinaChina

🙏 Matteo Ricci Granted Residence in Beijing

Matteo Ricci is given permission to live in Beijing.⟶
Matteo Ricci Granted Residence in Beijing (1601)
JesuitsChristianityMing DynastyMissionaryCultural ExchangeReligious Tolerance
ChinaChina

✝️ Death of Jesuit Missionary Matteo Ricci in Beijing

Matteo Ricci dies in Beijing.⟶
Death of Jesuit Missionary Matteo Ricci in Beijing (1610)
JesuitsCatholicismMissionary WorkMing DynastyChristianityReligious ConversionCultural ExchangeMatteo Ricci
ChinaChina