_ 15 _ In the same year (1549) Father Francisco Xavier sent a letter to Father Simao Rodrigues, Cochin, on the 2nd of February 1549, mentioning the strengthening of Christianity in Ormuz:(3) Extract p. 275 The grace and love of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with us always. Amen. I shall not be able to convey in words, dear Brother Simon, how much happiness the arrival of Antonio Gomes and his companions has brought me. I know that they are making great progress in pious works, and that, through the example of their lives, by holding assemblies, hearing confessions, publishing commentaries and holding private (3) Document no. and reference.
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