_ 14 _ (2) Document no. and reference. In the same year (1549) Father Francisco Xavier (Society of Jesus) sent a letter to Father Simao Rodrigues (Society of Jesus), Cochin, on the 20th of January 1549, mentioning the increase of Christianity in Ormuz and Socotra:(2) Extract p. 248 There is a great need for people of our Society in this country, especially in Ormuz and Diu; more so than in Goa, because many people do not belong to our holy faith for the lack of anyone to preach to them. For this reason I have just sent António Gomes there. Extract p 249 Cipriano is going to Socotra this year with others, a Father and two lay brothers.
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