638 ⟶ Taizong's Edict of Toleration and Nestorian Church Construction

Emperor Taizong (627-649) issues an edict of universal toler...
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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

🙏 Buddhism Officially Recognized as State Religion in China

Buddhism is made the state religion of China.⟶
Buddhism Officially Recognized as State Religion in China (691)
BuddhismReligionTang DynastyState ReligionImperial China
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

🙏 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