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jan 1, 635 - Alopen arrives in Chang’an

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The memory of Alopen is preserved on a famous Nestorian monument, describing the entry of Christianity into the Chinese empire. Alopen was a Nestorian, and he is described as “highly virtuous” and as a result of his influence Christianity was granted approval in China for a time.

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jan 1, 635
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~ 1391 years ago

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