Missionary Collection (page 6)

Pounding corn in Korea - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Korean children at play in the street - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Japanese pilgrims with hats, gongs and rosaries - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Three Japanese farmers - the man on the right is holding the large radish from which the famous Japanese pickle is made - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Chinese workmen at tiffin (a light afternoon snack) - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Nikko, Japan
Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil (Three Wise Monkeys), oak carving outside a Shinto stable, Nikko, Japan - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Church at Kanghoa, Korea
Church at Kanghoa (Kanghwa), Korea - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Chingenji, Nikko, Japan, a favourite summer resort - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Children at St Faith's Mission, Peking, China
Children at St. Faith's Mission, Peking (Beijing), China - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Missionary School for Chinese Boys
A Missionary School for Chinese Boys - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. Portrait
David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. In 1852 he discovered the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi and reached the shores of the Indian Ocean in 1856. Portrait. Engraving

Africa. Catholic Mission in Gabon
History of Africa. 19th century. Catholic Mission in Gabon. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

A Smart European Missionary Woman transported in a Doolie, a simple stretcher on poles for carrying a passenger - Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1903

Cessna 180 Skywagon 9Q-CWW, prior to exportation to Congo, for missionary work. Date: circa 1970

Evangel 4200 N4501L
Evangel 4500 N4501L (msn 001), prototype of the missionary transport. Date: circa 1964

Death of Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) in Shangchuan
Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552). Spanish missionary. Death of Saint Francis in Shangchuan Island (China), 1552. French engraving, 1850. Colored. Date:

Death of David Livingstone (1813-1873). Engraving. Colored
David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. Death of Livingstone in the village of Chief Chitambo's, 1873. Engraving by Riov. The Illustrated World, 1882. Colored

CORNELIS BEUDIN (1615? - 1650), (also known as Godinez) French Jesuit missionary in Mexico, who was privileged to die for his faith though he failed to make sainthood

FRANCISCO JAVIER/NARGEOT
FRANCISCO JAVIER (XAVIER) Spanish Jesuit missionary; resuscitates a dead man in India Date: 1506 - 1552

Francisco Javier, miracle at Travancore, India
Francisco Javier (or Xavier) (1506-1552), Spanish Jesuit missionary in Asia. Seen here as a missionary at Travancore, India -- to convince people of God's power

Missionary Francis Xavier in Japan
Francis Xavier brings a dead man to life Date: circa 1550

Missionary Pedro de Alcala in Formosa
Pedro de Alcala baptises three Formosan criminals, comforting them as they die slowly and painfully on the scaffold Date: circa 1685

Death of missionary Martin de Valencia
Martin de Valencia, much-loved missionary, dies just when he is about to leave Mexico and return to Spain Date: 1534

Portrait of Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, 1620 (oil on canvas)
7413321 Portrait of Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, 1620 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 107x86 cm; Prado, Madrid

Friar Oderic arrives at purgatory. Odoric or Oderic of Pordenone. Italian late-medieval Franciscan friar
878573 Friar Oderic arrives at purgatory. Odoric or Oderic of Pordenone. Italian late-medieval Franciscan friar and missionary explorer

Coolies at breakfast, c. 1908 (b/w photo)
3482681 Coolies at breakfast, c.1908 (b/w photo) by Mahadeo, S. (fl.1908); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info.: group of Indian men squatting in church compound (St Mary's)

The Miracle of St Toribio, 1726 (oil on canvas)
868095 The Miracle of St Toribio, 1726 (oil on canvas) by Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Miracolo di San Torribio)

Pope Gregory I
3785983 Pope Gregory I by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Pope Gregory I - sending missionaries to convert England to Christianity)

Saint Francis Xavier in Dispute with the Emperor of Japan, 1702 (oil on canvas)
7332292 Saint Francis Xavier in Dispute with the Emperor of Japan, 1702 (oil on canvas) by Quellinus, Jan Erasmus (1634-1715); Sint Pieter, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Sint-Pieterskerk)

Representation of Saint Augustine of Canterbury (died 604), sent to England by Pope Gregoire the Great in 596 to
ELD4885912 Representation of Saint Augustine of Canterbury (died 604), sent to England by Pope Gregoire the Great in 596 to convert the Anglo-Saxons - He is here before Ethelbert

representation of Jesuit priest Saint Francois Xavier (Francois-Xavier) (1506-1552) in Japan
ELD4861828 representation of Jesuit priest Saint Francois Xavier (Francois-Xavier) (1506-1552) in Japan, 1549 (Francis Xavier jesuit priest in Japan)

Death of Francis Garnier in Hanoi, 21st November 1873 (engraving)
1701989 Death of Francis Garnier in Hanoi, 21st November 1873 (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Marie Joseph Francois Garnier (25 July 1839 - 21 December 1873) was a French officer

Bishop Jackson Kemper, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Bishop Kemper, between 1855 and 1865. [First missionary bishop of the US Episcopal Church; first bishop of the Diocese of Wisconsin]

Bishop Calvin Kingsley, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Bishop Kinsley, between 1855 and 1865. [Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Died of a heart attack while visiting the Holy Land]

Bishop (Matthew) Simpson, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Bishop (Matthew) Simpson, between 1855 and 1865. [Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church]

Bishop Joseph C. Talbot, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Bishop Talbot, between 1855 and 1865. [Missionary Bishop of the Northwest: bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indiana]

Samuel Francis Gove of Georgia, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Samuel F. Gove of GA. between 1860 and 1875. [Politician, missionary and minister]

Ammon, from the series Solitudo Sive Vitae Patrum Eremicolarum, ca. 1585-86. Creator: Martin de Vos
Ammon, from the series Solitudo Sive Vitae Patrum Eremicolarum, ca. 1585-86

Marionette - Missionary, c. 1937. Creator: Dorothy Harris
Marionette - Missionary, c. 1937

Martyrdom of St Boniface at the hands of Frisian bandits, Dokkum, Netherlands, 754 (litho)
6014717 Martyrdom of St Boniface at the hands of Frisian bandits, Dokkum, Netherlands, 754 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effigy of Ramon Llull (1235-1316) (marble)
IND204626 Effigy of Ramon Llull (1235-1316) (marble) by Spanish School, (15th century); San Francisco de Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Index Fototeca

Saint Father Jacques Berthieu first martyr of Madagascar - The martyr of Jacques Berthieu (1838-1896)
XEE4148804 Saint Father Jacques Berthieu first martyr of Madagascar - The martyr of Jacques Berthieu (1838-1896) (Saint Jacques Berthieu)

The Indian Mocovi Method of Hunting, illustration from Hacia alla y para aca (colour litho)
IND368801 The Indian Mocovi Method of Hunting, illustration from Hacia alla y para aca (colour litho) by Paucke, Florian (1719-89); Museo de America, Madrid

St. Francis Xavier (1506-52) at Goa in 1542 (engraving)
IND106458 St. Francis Xavier (1506-52) at Goa in 1542 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Spanish fort built for Defence against the Mocovi Indians, illustration from Hacia alla y para aca (w / c on paper)
IND161300 Spanish fort built for Defence against the Mocovi Indians, illustration from Hacia alla y para aca (w/c on paper) (facsimile copy) by Paucke

Portrait of St. Francisco Javier (1506-52) (engraving)
IND204622 Portrait of St. Francisco Javier (1506-52) (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jesuits at the court of an Indian prince (gouache on paper)
IND368816 Jesuits at the court of an Indian prince (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Otus/Index

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"Embarking on a Journey: Exploring the Legacy of Missionaries Through Time" In Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys, captured in a lithograph published in 1886, we witness the fervor and dedication that propelled early missionaries to spread the message of Christianity across distant lands. "The Hope of the World - Jesus and Children" depicts the profound impact missionaries have had on shaping young minds and nurturing faith. Their unwavering commitment to instilling hope remains an inspiration for generations to come. The HMS Beagle Ship laid up during Darwin's Voyage serves as a reminder that not all missions are religious in nature. Darwin's exploration revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth, showcasing how scientific curiosity can also be seen as a missionary endeavor. From celestial mechanics depicted in medieval artwork to Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex miniature, missionaries throughout history have sought knowledge beyond borders. These brave individuals bridged cultures and exchanged ideas, fostering intellectual growth along their path. Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College in 1770 exemplifies how education became intertwined with missionary work. By establishing institutions like this, missionaries aimed to empower communities through knowledge and learning. Charles de Foucauld stands as an embodiment of selflessness and compassion. This French missionary dedicated his life to serving others, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire acts of kindness today. Eric Liddell's story reminds us that mission work extends beyond geographical boundaries. His unwavering faith led him from Olympic glory to becoming a missionary in China—a testament to following one's calling wherever it may lead. Legends such as St Boniface standing before the Sacred Oak or Saint Francis of Assisi embracing poverty reflect the spiritual depth found within missions. These figures embody sacrifice and devotion while inspiring others towards lives filled with purposeful service. Saint Columba riding alongside his horse symbolizes mobility—missionaries traversing vast terrains spreading their message.