Archbishop Dominic Tang Yee-ming’s Relations with the Foreign Missionaries

Cindy Yik-Yi Chu

doi:10.1007/978-981-95-7198-7_9

Archbishop Dominic Tang Yee-ming’s Relations with the Foreign Missionaries

Cindy Yik-Yi Chu^*

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Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy

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Dominic Tang Yee-ming (鄧以明, 1908–1995) is remembered for his enduring contributions to the Roman Catholic Church, particularly during times when the Church faced significant challenges, such as political persecution and cultural tensions. Tang was imprisoned in China from 1958 to 1980, for a total of 22 years and four months. His incarceration was a result of his refusal to renounce the Vatican and join the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, which was controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. Tang’s unwavering loyalty to the Roman Catholic Church and his faith led to his arrest and imprisonment. In 1981, at the age of 73, he was made Archbishop of Guangzhou (Canton) by Pope John Paul II. Tang’s time in prison was a powerful testament to his faith and moral courage. His suffering mirrored the trials of many Church leaders who endured persecution, making him a symbol of steadfast faith and dedication to Christ.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Cardinals, Bishops, and the Indigenization of the Catholic Church in China
Editors	Cindy Yik-yi Chu
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Chapter	9
Pages	197-211
Number of pages	15
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819571987
ISBN (Print)	9789819571970, 9789819572007
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-7198-7_9
Publication status	Published - 16 Jul 2026

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Name	Christianity in Modern China
ISSN (Print)	2730-7875
ISSN (Electronic)	2730-7883

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Archbishop Dominic Tang Yee-ming’s Relations with the Foreign Missionaries. / Chu, Cindy Yik-Yi.
Cardinals, Bishops, and the Indigenization of the Catholic Church in China. ed. / Cindy Yik-yi Chu. 1st. ed. Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan, 2026. p. 197-211 (Christianity in Modern China).

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