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Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Kan-Su — Vicariate Apostolic of Northern † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Vicariate Apostolic of Northern This vicariate includes the territory of Ku ku nor, northern part of Tibet, and the five northern prefectures of the Chinese province of Kan su … Catholic encyclopedia
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Northern Kiang-Si — Northern Kiang si † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Northern Kiang si (Vicariate Apostolic) Father Matteo Ricci of the Society of Jesus was the first missionary who entered the province of Kiang si at the end of the sixteenth century. It… … Catholic encyclopedia
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The Church in China — The Church in China † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Church in China Ancient Christians The introduction of Christianity into China has been ascribed not only to the Apostle of India, St. Thomas, but also to St. Bartholomew. In the… … Catholic encyclopedia
Mongolia — • The name used to designate an immense uneven plateau, part of the Chinese Empire, extending, roughly speaking, from the Tarbagatal to the great K ingan chains Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Mongolia Mongolia … Catholic encyclopedia
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