Missionary Activity in the Far East

1533

Jan 1, 1533

First Christian missionaries in Vietnam.

1542

Jan 1, 1542

Francis Xavier goes to Goa, India.

1546

Jan 1, 1546

Francis Xavier travels to the islands of Morotai, Ambon, and Ternate.

1552

Jan 1, 1552

Francis Xavier dies waiting for permission to enter China.

1554

May 13, 1554

1,500 people in Siam (current day Thailand) convert to Christianity.

1555

Jan 1, 1555

Huguenots are sent to Brazil by John Calvin.

1565

Jan 1, 1565

Jesuits go to Macau.

1572

Jan 1, 1572

Jesuits go to Mexico

1582

Jan 1, 1582

Jesuits start mission work introducing various studies like Western science, mathematics, and astronomy.

1601

Jan 1, 1601

Matteo Ricci arrives in China.
First time in history Japanese priests are ordained.