The Martyrs of Vietnam
Vietnam was first introduced to Christianity in the year 1627. The Dominicans set foot on the country in 1676. Among the milestones of the Dominican missions were the training of catechists and the establishment of charitable institutions.
The predominant religions during the era of martyrs were Taoism and Buddhism.
The government of Vietnam is similar to China’s: an Empire ruled by dynasties that succeeded each other. The Emperor was regarded as an absolute monarch.
In 1711, the first Edict of Persecution of Christians was issued by Emperor An Vuong.
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