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Matteo Ricci SJ ( Italian pronunciation: [matˈtɛːo ˈrittʃi]; Latin: Matthaeus Riccius; 6 October 1552 – 11 May 1610) was an Italian Jesuit priest and one of the founding figures of the Jesuit China missions. He created the Kunyu Wanguo Quantu, a 1602 map of the world written in Chinese characters.
May 9, 2024 · Matteo Ricci (born October 6, 1552, Macerata, Papal States [Italy]—died May 11, 1610, Beijing, China) was an Italian Jesuit missionary who introduced Christian teaching to the Chinese empire in the 16th century. He lived there for nearly 30 years and was a pioneer in the attempt at mutual comprehension between China and the West.
Matteo Ricci (October 6, 1552 – May 11, 1610) (利瑪竇, |利玛窦 Lì Mǎdòu, Li Ma-tou, Li Madou; courtesy name: 西泰 Xītài) was an Italian Jesuit priest and missionary who introduced Christianity and Western ideas to the Chinese Empire in the sixteenth century. He was a pioneer in adapting to the culture and traditions of a society ...
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Dec 18, 2022 · The Jesuit missionary Fr. Matteo Ricci, S.J. (Li Madou, 1552-1610).Ricci died on May 11, 1610, at his small church in Beijing’s busy Xuanwu district. His impact on China was so great...
Dec 19, 2022 · It was long awaited, and it was done on Saturday 17 December: Pope Francis authorised the signing of the decree recognising the “heroic virtues” of the famous Jesuit Matteo Ricci. He is now included in the list of “venerables” recognised by the Church; he is recognised for his testimony of faith.
For the full article, see Matteo Ricci . Matteo Ricci, (born Oct. 6, 1552, Macerata, Papal States—died May 11, 1610, China), Italian Jesuit missionary who introduced Christianity to China. From a noble family, he was educated by the Jesuits, whose order he joined after studying law in Rome.
May 10, 2017 · Jesuits Ireland. Matteo Ricci. May 10, 2017 in Inspirational Jesuits. The early years of the Society of Jesus saw monumental missionary work. One of the most famous and successful missionaries of this time was Matteo Ricci, whose work in China played an important role in the acceptance of Christianity there.
