Carta de Fray Álvaro de Benavente a Francisco de Zamora desde Macao. 1708.

Fray Álvaro de Benavente reports on the situation of various religious orders in China. He mentions that Dominican fathers are currently in Macao, with some expelled from Fukien, while Franciscans have obtained permission to stay in China despite pending issues with the local authorities. He and the Augustinians face exile, as he is compelled to move to Macao soon. He highlights the disunity among the Spanish clergy, the need for support in relocating missions, and various logistical challenges faced by the clergy amid increased tensions with the emperor. Fray Benavente emphasizes the urgency of the situation and requests prayers for the community's needs. This text is in the volume with the title "PERTENECE AL/Aparador fuera de la Pared/Cajón/Númber 4/ITALONES Y CHINA/Legajos 1. /2./ 3./ 4./ 5. The volume was compiled by Pedro Orense.
Title
es Carta de Fray Álvaro de Benavente a Francisco de Zamora desde Macao. 1708.
en Letter from Álvaro de Benavente to Francisco de Zamora from Macau. 1708.
Description
Fray Álvaro de Benavente reports on the situation of various religious orders in China. He mentions that Dominican fathers are currently in Macao, with some expelled from Fukien, while Franciscans have obtained permission to stay in China despite pending issues with the local authorities. He and the Augustinians face exile, as he is compelled to move to Macao soon. He highlights the disunity among the Spanish clergy, the need for support in relocating missions, and various logistical challenges faced by the clergy amid increased tensions with the emperor. Fray Benavente emphasizes the urgency of the situation and requests prayers for the community's needs. This text is in the volume with the title "PERTENECE AL/Aparador fuera de la Pared/Cajón/Númber 4/ITALONES Y CHINA/Legajos 1. /2./ 3./ 4./ 5. The volume was compiled by Pedro Orense.
Number of pages
4
Date of creation
Cantón, 25 November 1708
Author
Fray Álvaro de Benavente
Holding Institution of Original Materials
The Lilly Library, Indiana University
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Original item number
VAD6896-U-00001_00348-00351
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The Lilly Library, Indiana University
Holding Archive Reference Number
RC_LLMC_000048 Carta de Fray Álvaro de Benavente a Francisco de Zamora desde Macao. 1708.
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RC_LLMC_000048 Carta de Fray Álvaro de Benavente a Francisco de Zamora desde Macao. 1708.
Source of Acquisition
Philippine mss-Bound 1: Sotheby 511. Vol. 1./ Harper 21524/ Phillipps 8293 & 8469. Digital File VAD6896-U_00001
Context Description
A.l.s. of Fray Álvaro de Benavente to the Padre Provincial, Fray Francisco de Zamora. With address leaf
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https://library.philippinestudies.uk/items/show/274
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Timeline Date
1708
Additional Title
Carta de Fray Álvaro de Benavente a Francisco de Zamora desde Macao. 1708.
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