_ 9 _ (1) Document no. and reference. Episodes of the year 1549 Father Francisco Xavier sent a letter to Father Simao Rodrigues, Cochin, on the 20th of January 1549, mentioning Christianity in Socotra:(1) Translation of p. 234 IHS The grace and love of Christ Our Lord always in our aid and protector. Amen. Master Simon, my brother, I cannot convey to you in writing, the comfort I received from the arrival of Antonio Gomez and all the other Fathers. You must be aware that they produce great benefit for our souls and great service for God Our Lord, both by their lives and by their preaching, confessing, giving, Spiritual Exercises and conversing with the people. All those who know them are greatly edified.
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