Théodore-Herman Rutjes

Théodore-Herman Rutjes (simplified Chinese: 吕继贤; traditional Chinese: 呂繼賢; pinyin: Lǚ Jìxián; December 11, 1833 – August 4, 1896) was a Dutch priest, missionary, and Vicar Apostolic of Eastern Mongolia.[1]

Théodore-Herman Rutjes
Vicar Apostolic of Eastern Mongolia
ArchdioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Shenyang
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Jehol
InstalledDecember 11, 1883
Term endedAugust 4, 1896
PredecessorNew title
SuccessorConrad Abels
Orders
OrdinationDecember 22, 1866
Personal details
Born(1833-12-11)December 11, 1833
DiedAugust 4, 1896(1896-08-04) (aged 62)
Rehe Province, Qing China
DenominationRoman Catholic

Biography

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Théodore-Herman Rutjes was born in the Netherlands, on December 11, 1833. He was ordained a priest on December 22, 1866. He joined the CICM Missionaries in his early years, and later was sent to preach in Inner Mongolia. On December 11, 1883, the Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Mongolia was founded and he was appointed Vicar Apostolic.

On August 4, 1896, he died at the Cathedral, aged 62.

References

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  1. ^ "Bishop Théodore-Herman Rutjes, C.I.C.M. †". catholic-hierarchy.org. 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
Catholic Church titles
New title Vicar Apostolic of Eastern Mongolia
1883–1896
Succeeded by