Source 5: Anon (1966) Red Guards ransack St Joseph’s Cathedral in Tianjin.

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Title

Source 5: Anon (1966) Red Guards ransack St Joseph’s Cathedral in Tianjin.

Subject

Four Olds

Description

During the Cultural Revolution, Red Guards attacked many religious sites. By now, Mao had become a god-like figure worshiped by a mass following. Many religious leaders were beaten and killed by Red Guards. Catholic priests were often coerced into denouncing their faith and those who refused were murdered.

Creator

Anon.

Source

everydaylifeinmaoistchina.org

Publisher

https://everydaylifeinmaoistchina.org/2015/11/25/collection-red-guards-ransack-tianjins-st-joseph-cathedral-in-1966/

Date

1966

Citation

Anon. , “Source 5: Anon (1966) Red Guards ransack St Joseph’s Cathedral in Tianjin.,” Chinese History for Teachers, accessed April 25, 2024, https://chinesehistoryforteachers.omeka.net/items/show/146.

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