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Sts. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest and Companions, Chinese Martyrs - Information on the Saint of the Day
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Although the Church had been conducting evangelizing missions in China since the 5th century, even 1,300 years after their inception, the situation for Christians in the country remained unstable. The authorities, fearing a loss of their superior position, continually persecuted the followers of Christ. St. Augustine Zhao Rong, the first Chinese priest to be martyred, and his 119 Companions were also victims. The article "The First Chinese Marty…
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions
The spread of Christianity into China began in the 600s, coming from Syria. Over the centuries, the circumstances of its growth were deeply influenced by China’s fluctuating relations with the outside world. At times, the religion experienced freedom and expansion, while in other periods, it was forced to operate in secrecy due to restrictions and persecution. This narrative revolves around 120 Christian martyrs who lost their lives for their fa…
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