画廊 | Vincent Lebbe

$Facade of the cathedral Peitang (Towers added after 1900) \"A large white plate, not pretty, not pretty frankly that detonates, rout the landscape, draws the eye. This is the Pe-tang. The style of homes, color, layout, especially the cathedral, this is deliberately a stranger to China. \"(Letters from Father Lebbe, Casterman, p. 46) [Gallery I, Photo 10. Neg: IV 72]$

$1904, Beijing. V. Lebbe holds in hand a range offered by John Hsu. The range is the famous poem of the Emperor K\'ang-hsi (17th century) (carved in the Nan-T\'ang) which is a summary of Christian doctrine. Translation by Father Lebbe, the poem: \"We need to know the origin of the [Universe] is due to creation. \"The unique nature of [God], how would it have an end or a beginning? \"The three persons are neither quiet nor empty [as opposed to the Buddhist doctrine of transcendence]. \"The earthly paradise had opened the way to heaven for the first man. \"In the new covenant, the Holy Son has removed the radically aberrant doctrines. \"We should not hesitate for a true scholar, to give him worship. \"7th day of the third month of the 50th year of K\'ang-hsi. \"Registration of Personal His Majesty the Emperor\" to the Catholic church located inside the door Hsüan-wu. \" [Gallery I, Photo 16. Neg: V 19]$

$Lebbe family. Summer 1913. Father Lebbe a trip to Europe to garner support for the works of Tientsin: notably to prepare the foundation of higher education and a daily newspaper. He had brought with him Chengo Ying (Ignatius?, Vincent?), Son of Mr Lien Ying-chih of Tientsin (founder of the newspaper Ta-kong-pao with Vincent Lebbe and initiator of the Fu-Jen Catholic University). Chengo Ying came to study in Europe became Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Western Jen-Fu in Beijing, and Vice-President of reconstituted University in Taipei. For the occasion, the family of Father Lebbe was reunited at the Couvent des Oiseaux at Westgate (England) which had entered Lizzy became Sister Mary Benedict. From left to right, standing: Chengo Ying, Benedict, Robert and his wife Aline, Mr Lebbe, Mica (Father Lebbe\'s goddaughter) and her boyfriend Jacques Thoreau, seated: Lizzy (Sister Mary Benedict), Vincent, Mrs Lebbe, Adrien (Dom Bede, are also present the first two children of Robert and Mary-Louise Maurice. [Gallery I, Photo 32. Neg: 4-4 A Y]$

$Probably in 1916, in Tientsin (?). Father Lebbe holds in his hand a Chinese newspaper. This could be the \"Kwang-i-lou\" weekly founded in 1912, but more likely \"the I-shih-pao,\" daily launched by Father Lebbe in 10.1915. [Gallery I, Photo 40. Neg: P 13]$

$Around 1915-1916. Cathedral of Lao-so-k\'ai in Tientsin, built? in part with fees paid after the Boxer Rebellion? following the erection of the vicariate apostolic in 1912. The aims of the consul of France to annex with the surrounding neighborhood, met his concession to the opposition of the population. The positions of the Father Lebbe for China provoked his expulsion, first Chengting, then Shaohing in Chekiang Province (South China). [Gallery I, Photo 42. Neg: V 7]$

$Easter 1923, \"The Firs\" in Verviers. Father Lebbe gives the baptism of three Chinese students. These Lyoutia Francis Gerard Ly Yong, Robert King Tsoei-li. [Gallery I, Photo 64. Neg: II 48]$

$12.04.1923. Retire at the Pine Forest-lez-Verviers It\'s the summer before the Father Lebbe had met the vicar A. Boland. With his help and that of the parish youth Sainte-Julienne had convened this meeting retreat for Chinese students. A committee of \"Belgian-Chinese Friendship\" was also formed under the chairmanship of Baron Armand Simonis to support the work of Chinese students. From left to right: Back row: Francis Jaegher, A. Unden, JM Cardoll John Nanson, Nicolas Brixhe, G. Delhougne Louis T\'ien with the Chinese flag (flag of Catholic Action Youth Chinese), John Thibaut, Nenesse Wirtfeld Gerard Pluymackers. Penultimate row: Joseph Delhez, Brother Casimir, Albert Cross, George Fettweis, Armand Thomson Pauluis Abbot Walter Desrouaux Fernand Todd, Reverend Brothers of St. Michael. Eighth row: Paul Nanson, Charles Thomson, Louis Chang, Denis Line, Edward Chang. Seventh row: Albert Nanson and various Chinese students whose Julien Siu Suen Che-hao, Wang Pien Kou Ma Shoudzen Or Ma-kang, Martial Fou, John Chu, Hao-hsiang Ho, Kieou Pin-hsing, Chen Kwan-hsi Yang-ch\'eng Choen, Tang Soeda, Sai Cheng-ho, John Sie, Ly Yong-ch\'oen, Chao Tong Kong, The Bernard Chao-chien, Beer, Crazy George, A. S. Young Chu Tseng-Piu, Ed Chang, Gao Pienkia Amand, Henry Yang, Hsiu Fu-ka, Ta Chin-shen, Chou Lao-yeh, Chang Wei Ming Tsou Yu Teng Sixth row: Gaston Blondel, André Petit, Raymond Jaegher Jean Fang Ho-ly. Fifth row: George Wolf, Albert Urlich. Fourth row: Schintzler. Third row: Clement Ortmans and other small Ortmans. Second row: Charles Stoffels, Joseph Chang Han-min, Francis Liu Ti-ya (behind the Abbe Picard), Paul Yen-wen Sio to the extreme right. Front row: Joseph Gheur, Paul Boland, Father Philip Wang CICM, Baron Armand Simonis with the small Line on his knees, Father Lebbe, Father Louis Picard, Chaplain General of the Belgian Catholic Youth, Father Andrew Boland, Albert Thys, the Superior Salesians of Verviers. [Gallery I, Photo 65. Neg: X 30]$

$10.1926 in Rome. From left to right: Bishop Simon Tsu Kai-min, SJ, Vicar Apostolic of Haimen, Bishop Joseph Hu Jo-shan, CM, Vicar Apostolic of Taichow (Chekiang), Ch\'en Bishop Louis, OFM, Vicar Apostolic of Fenyang (Shansi ), Bishop Philip Chao (Secular), Vicar Apostolic of Suanhwa Bishop Odorico Cheng, OFM, Prefect Apostolic of Pouch, and Bishop Melchior Souen Te-chen, CM, Prefect Apostolic Lyhsien. [Gallery I, Photo 87. Neg: X 18]$

$After the coronation in Rome in 1926. From left to right: Bishop Hou (Vicar Apostolic Taichow), Bishop Tsu (Vicar Apostolic of Haimen), Bishop Chao (Vicar Apostolic Suanhwa), Bishop Marchetti (Secretary of Propaganda), Cardinal van Rossum (prefect of the propaganda), Archbishop Costantini (apostolic delegate to China), Ch\'en Bishop (Vicar Apostolic of Fenyang), Archbishop Cheng (Prefect Apostolic of Pouch) and Bishop Souen (Prefect Apostolic Lyhsien). [Gallery I, Photo 88. Neg: X 11]$

$05.01.1927, from Baron Armand Simonis great benefactor of the work of Chinese students (Amitiés Belgo-Chinese), at the Chateau de Fays (Polleur). n. 1: Vincent Lebbe, n. 2: Bishop Sun, n. 3: Bishop Chao, n. 4: Bishop Ch\'en, n. 5: Abbot Chao, n. 6: X, n. 7: Dean Tschoffen, n. 8: X, n. 9: Paul Staes, n. 10: Father or Father of Moffarts, n. 11: Baron Simonis, n. 12: Ms. Simonis, n. 13: Father Wang Scheut, n. 14: Mr. Mali, n. 15: Armand Simonis, n. 16: X, n. 17: Father Andrew Boland, n. 18: Purnal priest. [Gallery I, Photo 97. Neg: X 35]$

$1930, Ankwo. Vincent Lebbe (back before the cross) and the Community of Little Brothers of St. John the Baptist before the wooden cross at the Monastery of the Beatitudes. Since the beginning of 1928, Father Lebbe had undertaken a strong foundation original \"Trappists at home, apostles outside...». [Album II Photo 115. Neg: IV 4]$

$April 7, 1936, near Beijing. Vincent Lebbe, dressed as Little Brothers of St. John the Baptist asks the road to a peasant. He walks to the hot springs of Wen-ts\'\'\'\'uan a property$

$26.08.1936, generates Suanhwa in Beijing. Tea hosted by Paul Gilson in honor of Father Lebbe, on the occasion of his 60th birthday with former students from Europe and professors from Fu-Jen University. From left to right: 1st row: Edward Chang Hwai, Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University Fu-Jen, a former student of Leuven, RP Bishop, SVD, one priest Chinese professor at Fu-Jen, Chen, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters to the Fu-Jen; Father Lebbe; P\'u Shin, cousin of Pou I, emperor of Manchuria, a professor of painting at Fu-Jen; Abbe Jean Niu, right arm and future successor of Bishop Yu Pin and Chaplain General Assistant Catholic Action of China; Father Paul Gilson, Sat Second row: Chen Yuan Ping, secretary of the Association of Catholic Intellectuals, Father Michael Keymolen, Sat, professor of philosophy at Suanhwa; Tzwo Chang-yi, a professor at Fu-Jen, Joseph Chen, a former student of Belgium; Yen Professor, Fu-Jen; Dr. Jean-Marie T\'an Chin-lu, a surgeon, formerly of Leuven, former president of the ACJS Belgium, Dr Chang, RP Rutten collaborator in the fight against typhus; Liu, newly converted, former Japan; Chang Han-jou, director of the I-shih-pao Beijing; Jwan abbot, priest Suanhwa. 3rd row: Dr. Lone\'s Catholic Medical Services, Dr Soong, head doctor of the hospital central Yen, pagan, a professor at Fu-Jen, Chang Han-wen, former student from France, Teng, a former student of Roubaix; Lou, professor of biology and botany at the Fu-Jen, a former student of Lyon; Chang, a businessman of the Vicariate of Suanhwa. [Album II Photo 159. Neg: X 1]$

$27.04.1937, Beijing. Andrew Boland, Vincent Lebbe and Raymond Jaegher of the imperial observatory (built in the late 17th century under the direction of Ferdinand Verbiest, a Belgian Jesuit who was bureau chief of the Emperor K\'ang astronomy- HSI). [Album II Photo 169. Neg: G II 73]$

$1938-1940 (02.1938-03.1938?). V. Lebbe to Chow Che small village near Hungtung in Shansi (or Si-year according to some). On his shoulder, the badge of Section Tou Dao Tuan, see \"policy\" of the army which he is responsible within the 12th Division (3rd Army), commanded by General Tang Huai Yuan. On the arm, another sign of the division. Tou Dao Tuan section, that is to say \"group for the training of people in patriotic service\" aims to boost the populations behind the Japanese lines in a region where the communists are also present. The badge worn by Father Lebbe door 3 characters and the number 002. One of the three characters suggests the idea of \"push from behind to advance to stimulate.\" At the time the photo was taken, Father Lebbe had contact with the communist general Chu. Father Lebbe stands in front of a bamboo clump. The four lessons of bamboo are: > perseverance (it is still green); > a flexible force (it bends but does not break); > open to all (the heart is hollow bamboo); > moderation (the rod is made of parts of successive degrees). Two streamers are reproduced on both sides of the picture. These banners have been overprinted much later in the picture. They have the text painted by Marshal Chang Kai-shek on a silk sent by him to the organizers of the commemoration of the death of Father Lebbe which took place on 29.11.1940. General Shang Chen Marshal represented at the ceremony. Contrary to what is sometimes said or written, not the text of the wreath sent by the Marshal at the funeral. Translation of written text on the banners by Sister St. Luke and Brother Alex Tsao: \"The spirit (the will) save the world with a universal love with humanity and not unworthy of Christ. It was through the courage (the courage of someone who does not surrender) in all the works of his life and he was entirely devoted to China. \" The last character at the bottom of the text after the signing of Marshall is the common character meaning \"written after his death, condolences.\" The text was written by Marshall from classical quotations. [Album II Photo 187. Neg: III 18]$

$V. Lebbe with General T\'ang Huai Yuan 12th Division commander of the 3rd Army on the front in 1939. On the chest of Vincent Lebbe, two medals (one from the Government, the other from the 3rd Army) and a badge. This is the badge worn by members of the section Tou Dao Tuan (that is to say for the training group of the population in patriotic service), section \"policy\" of the army which is responsible Vincent Lebbe in the 12th army division. This badge has three characters. One character suggests the idea of \"push from behind to advance to stimulate.\" On the wall next to the character that the division number is meaningless. It\'s just a sign of identification of the 12th division or (?) Of its political section masses animation. According to Tsao Brother, this photo was taken the day of delivery of a medal to Father Lebbe. [Album II Photo 188. Neg: X-38]$

$6/25/1940 (or 6/24/1940) in Koloshan near Chungking (Szechwan). Vincent Lebbe on his death bed in the house of John Ma Shu-dzen, in which he died on 24.06.1940. In the Chinese way, he has \"the boots of death\" at the feet and the \"cushion death\" under the head. From left to right, kneeling: Miss Chang Ju-lin, vice president of Catholic Action Women Chungking; Mr Ma of the I-shih-pao Chungking; Alexander Tsao Brother, Little Brother of St. John the Baptist, the successor of Father Lebbe as Superior General of the Little Brothers. standing: a nurse from the central hospital where he was treated last, Mr Wang Pi-fu, chairman of the Youth Catholic Action of Nanking; mep Father Brown, Attorney of the Vicariate of Chungking, Jean Ma Shu-dzen, householder, a former student of the Institute of Agronomy of Gembloux (Belgium), X, Vincent Wang, former deputy Father Lebbe in the work of students in Europe, Father Jean Niu, president of Catholic Action in China. [Album II Photo 189. Neg: A II 33]$

$25.06.1940 or 26.06.1940 at Koloshan near Chungking (Szechwan). Vincent Lebbe on his deathbed, in the house of John Ma Shu-dzen in which he died on 24.06.1940. Bishop Yu Pin, apostolic vicar (later archbishop) of Nanjing, gives the absolution. From left to right: (X); Alexander Ts\'ao Brother, Little Brother of St. John the Baptist, Father Lebbe\'s successor as superior general of the Little Brothers, Father Jean Niu, president of Catholic Action in China, Vincent Wang Yu-san, former deputy Father Lebbe in the work of students in Europe, Jean Ma Shu-dzen, householder and former student of the Institute of Agronomy of Gembloux; Bishop Yu Pin, Father Brown, mep, Prosecutor of the Vicariate Chungking; Mr Ma of the I-shih-pao Chungking, X. [Album II Photo 191. Neg: IV 37]$

$Silk ribbon accompanying the wreath offered by Chang Kai-shek the death of Father Lebbe. Meaning of Chinese characters: 1? Real name of Chang Kai-shek \"Chiang\"? surname \"Cheng\"? medium \"Tseng\"? right 2? to \"Ming-yuan\" 3? \"Priest\" 4? \"In perpetual memory\" [Album II Photo 193. Neg: dia 58]$

$12.08.1947. The 4 families of spiritual Father Lebbe (Little Brothers of St. John the Baptist Sisters Teresians, SAM, ALM) T\'sing-ho met at the Little Brothers of St. John the Baptist and Bishop Souen. From left to right: Herman Unden, Sat, Little Brothers of St. John the Baptist, Paul Gilson, Sat, Brother Alex Tsao (Speaking Gilson), successor of Father Lebbe as Superior General of the Little Brothers, Yvonne Poncelet and A. Engelbosch, ALM, Sister Pauline, Superior of the Sisters Teresians; Raymond Jaegher, Sat [Album II Photo 196. Neg: X 24]$

$1939 or 1940. V. Lebbe and the staff of the section Tou Dao Tuan that is to say the training group of the population in patriotic service, see \"policy\" of the army which he is responsible within the 12th Division (3rd Army) commanded by General Tang Huai Yuan. Translation of the banner displayed at the top of the photo: \"Developing the strength of religion and push to the bottom (right down) consciousness (meaning) of the people.\" That means deeper sense of patriotism. [Album II Photo 209. Neg: Z 1? 1 A]$