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missionary a member of a religious mission Missionary Aubrey, Father converts savages to Christianity. [Fr. Lit.: Atala] missionary to the German infidels in 8th century. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 271] attempts to convert Sadie Thompson to religion but ends up seducing her. [Br. Lit.: “Miss Thompson” in Benét, 675; Am. Cinema: “Rain” in Halliwell, 593] priests establish a diocese in New Mexico. [Am. Lit.: Cather Death Comes for the Archbishop in Magill I, 199] (1813–1873) explorer and missionary in Africa. [Br. Hist.: NCE, 1596] (c. 385–461) early missionary to and patron saint of Ireland. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 138] international religious organization known for its charitable and missionary work. [Christian Rel.: NCE, 2408–2409] Roman Catholic religious order distinguished in foreign missions. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 1412] indefatigable pioneer converter of East Indies. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 141–142] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Embarking upon missionary work in China, Father Houle was thrown into prison by Mao Tse-Tung's communist lackeys and nearly perished; yet miraculously, he survived, holding strongly on to his faith and devoting himself to the Lord's work. Nolde argued with other Christians, who were concerned primarily with missionary work in non-Christian cultures, that international law would have to protect the freedom of every religious tradition. Having just returned with her family from seven years of missionary work in the Ukraine, Dischinger saw the structure through different eyes than many of her neighbors. |
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