The translation team was there at the request of local Christians.

The local Christians were being ignored for any prestigious or responsible positions.

These were some of the early indigenous churches established by local Chinese Christians.

A church was later rebuilt in 1886 by the local Christians.

The local Christians traveled to neighboring villages for church.

Why, for that matter, should he be governed by the rules of the local Christians who put the annexation referendum on the ballot?

The local Christians resumed practicing their religion in the only acceptable way they knew.

This entire period was marked by disagreements with local Christians.

Though local Christians brought food to the crusaders they charged extortionate prices.

A permanent church building was constructed by the local Christians in 1895.