1601 ⟶ Matteo Ricci Granted Residence in Beijing

Matteo Ricci is given permission to live in Beijing.
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✝️ Nestorian Christianity Introduced to China

649: Alopen, a Persian Christian priest, introduces Nestorian Christianity into China.⟶
Nestorian Christianity Introduced to China (635)
ChristianityTang DynastyReligious DiffusionSilk RoadMissionary
ChinaChina

⛪ 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

⛪ Gaozong Permits Christian Monasteries in China

683: Chinese Emperor Gaozong permits establishment of Christian monasteries in each of 358 prefectures.⟶
Gaozong Permits Christian Monasteries in China (649)
ChristianityTang DynastyReligious ToleranceMissionariesReligious History
ChinaChina

📿 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