(He leaned over, picked up the crucifix,kissed it and embraced it)
Anna Kao and the other faithful Christians were sold as slaves to Musselmen and exiled for the rest of their lives. In April, 1840 Fr. Perboyre was condemned to death by strang population for teaching a false religion. This sentence had to be approved by the emperor. Fr. Peboyre knew that the end was certain but he did not know that he would have to wait so long, He was unable to speak or walk, stand up or even sit up.
After his condemnation, Fr. Yang, C.M. was able to visit him. When he first saw Fr. Perboyre's condition, he couldn't say a word but just stood there weeping at the horrible sight. Finally he was able to hear his confession. Even the soldier pitied him and promised to take care of him; they even re-fused to take money for this. A local pagan doctor also help¬ed him. Slowly, the Christians were allowed to visit him and bring him food. Eventually, he was able to write one last letter to his fellow Vincentian priests, a letter stain¬ed with blood. The most hardened criminals in the prison came to admire and pity him. One sorrow was that he could not receive Holy Communion. All his food had to be tasted by a guard.
After his condemnation, Fr. Yang, C.M. was able to visit him. When he first saw Fr. Perboyre's condition, he couldn't say a word but just stood there weeping at the horrible sight. Finally he was able to hear his confession. Even the soldier pitied him and promised to take care of him; they even re-fused to take money for this. A local pagan doctor also help¬ed him. Slowly, the Christians were allowed to visit him and bring him food. Eventually, he was able to write one last letter to his fellow Vincentian priests, a letter stain¬ed with blood. The most hardened criminals in the prison came to admire and pity him. One sorrow was that he could not receive Holy Communion. All his food had to be tasted by a guard.
