Théodore-Herman Rutjes Explained

Type:Bishop
Vicar Apostolic of Eastern Mongolia
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Term Start:December 11, 1883
Term End:August 4, 1896
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Successor:Conrad Abels
Théodore-Herman Rutjes
Archdiocese:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shenyang
Diocese:Roman Catholic Diocese of Jehol
Ordination:December 22, 1866
Birth Date:11 December 1833
Birth Place:Netherlands
Death Place:Rehe Province, Qing China
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Religion:Roman Catholic
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Théodore-Herman Rutjes (; December 11, 1833 – August 4, 1896) was a Dutch priest, missionary, and Vicar Apostolic of Eastern Mongolia.[1]

Biography

Théodore-Herman Rutjes was born in the Netherlands, on December 11, 1833. He was ordained a priest on December 22, 1866. He joined the CICM Missionaries in his early years, and later was sent to preach in Inner Mongolia. On December 11, 1883, the Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Mongolia was founded and he was appointed Vicar Apostolic.

On August 4, 1896, he died at the Cathedral, aged 62.

References

Notes and References

  1. News: Bishop Théodore-Herman Rutjes, C.I.C.M. † . 16 November 2021 . catholic-hierarchy.org . 2020.