Catholic Martyrs of China
It is a historical fact that everywhere the Gospel is preached, there would be people who oppose it and Christians often suffer persecution and death for being followers of Christ. Asia is no exception …More
It is a historical fact that everywhere the Gospel is preached, there would be people who oppose it and Christians often suffer persecution and death for being followers of Christ. Asia is no exception to this phenomenon and the Church has in fact, encountered its greatest opposition and most violent persecutions in these lands.
In 1900 A.D., the Church in China lived an intense passion. Innumerable Christians suffered and more than 30,000 Christians were martyred. Among them were 7 young FMM sisters (Franciscan Missionaries of Mary) who came from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Their names are:
Marie Hermine - French - 34 years old
Marie Amandine - Belgian - 28 years old
Maria Chiara - Italian - 28 year old
Marie de Ste Nathalie - French - 36 years old
Marie Adolphine - Dutch - 34 years old Marie de St Just - French - 34 years old Maria della Pace - Italian - 25 years old These seven sisters were sent to China in response to a request made by Monsignor Francisco Fagolla, co-adjutor …More
In 1900 A.D., the Church in China lived an intense passion. Innumerable Christians suffered and more than 30,000 Christians were martyred. Among them were 7 young FMM sisters (Franciscan Missionaries of Mary) who came from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Their names are:
Marie Hermine - French - 34 years old
Marie Amandine - Belgian - 28 years old
Maria Chiara - Italian - 28 year old
Marie de Ste Nathalie - French - 36 years old
Marie Adolphine - Dutch - 34 years old Marie de St Just - French - 34 years old Maria della Pace - Italian - 25 years old These seven sisters were sent to China in response to a request made by Monsignor Francisco Fagolla, co-adjutor …More
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The bishops, fearing for the religious sisters, asked them to put on Chinese clothes and try to save themselves. Marie Hermine responded for all, “For the love of God, do not prevent us from dying with you. If our courage is weak, believe me that God who sends the test will give us the strength to meet it bravely. We fear neither death nor torments. We came here to exercise charity and to shed our …More
The bishops, fearing for the religious sisters, asked them to put on Chinese clothes and try to save themselves. Marie Hermine responded for all, “For the love of God, do not prevent us from dying with you. If our courage is weak, believe me that God who sends the test will give us the strength to meet it bravely. We fear neither death nor torments. We came here to exercise charity and to shed our blood for the love of Jesus Christ if need be.”
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Hard not to cry when reading this!