8 sentences with 'missionary'
Example sentences and phrases with the word missionary and other words derived from it.
• « Before Constantine's conversion, Christianity spread through missionary work, which succeeded in founding congregations throughout the Roman Empire, but did not seriously disrupt the polytheism or religious diversity of the Empire. Imperial patronage changed that because it linked secular power to Christian identity. »
• « The success of these missionary efforts united much of Eastern Europe and Byzantium in a common religious culture - that of Eastern Orthodoxy. Thus, to this day, the Greek, Russian, Ukrainian and Serbian Orthodox churches share common historical roots and a common set of beliefs and practices. »
• « The Jesuits also began a missionary campaign that sought to rekindle an emotional connection with the Church through their use of impassioned sermons. »
• « Unlike many other missionary orders, the Jesuits distinguished themselves not only by learning the native languages of the people they served, but also by adopting their customs. »
• « The most prominent Jesuit missionary, Matteo Ricci, lived at the court of the Chinese emperor, spoke fluent Chinese and served as court astrologer. »
• « After the Opium War, other European states secured the legal right to conduct trade in China, administer their own taxes and laws in designated port cities and support Christian missionary work. »
• « To decide where to send the volunteer doctors, Braw contacted the Swedish Mission Council, which coordinates various missionary groups, and found out which hospitals were most in need of doctors. »
• « While the pianist has performed in major concert halls in large cities, she reserves her missionary zeal for school gymnasiums and church basements. »