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{{Short description|Chinese Marist Brother}}
'''Brother Joche Albert Ly''' ([[8 February]] [[1910]] – [[21 April]] [[1951]]) was a [[Chinese people|Chinese]] [[Marist Brother]], and was [[martyr|martyred]] in [[Zhejiang]], [[China]] by members of the [[People's Liberation Army|Red Army]] for denouncing [[Communism]].
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| name = Joche Albert Ly
| image = Joche Albert Ly.gif
| religion = [[Catholic Church|Catholic]]
| order = [[Marist Brothers]]
| founder = Ming Teh Secondary School
| alma_mater = [[Fu Jen Catholic University]]
| other_names = Andrew Ly
| birth_date = {{birth date|1910|2|8|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Hejian]], [[Hebei]], [[Qing dynasty|Manchu Empire]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|1951|4|21|1910|2|8|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Xichang]], [[Sichuan]], China
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'''Brother Joche Albert Ly''' (8 February 1910 – 21 April 1951), also known as '''Andrew Ly''', was a Chinese [[Marist Brothers|Marist Brother]] born in [[Hejian]] (Hokienfu),<ref name="Barriuso Martínez">{{cite web |editor-last=Barriuso Martínez |editor-first=Teodoro |date=1996 |title=Mártires maristas |url=https://studylib.es/doc/407165/instituto-de-los-hermanos-maristas--f |language=es |location=Rome |publisher=Institute of the Marist Brothers |page=20 |access-date=26 November 2023}}</ref> [[Hebei]], and was [[Christian martyr|martyred]] in [[Xichang]] (Sichang),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://newsaints.faithweb.com/new_martyrs/China2.htm |title=Hagiography Circle: China |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=<!--Not stated--> |website=newsaints.faithweb.com |access-date=5 August 2022}}</ref> [[Sichuan]], China by members of the [[People's Liberation Army]] (PLA) for denouncing Communism.


==Early life and Brotherhood==
==Early life and Brotherhood==
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Joche Albert was born to a Christian family, and upon baptism was given the name "Andrew". He entered the Marist Brothers juniorate in [[Beijing]] in 1921. He went on to make his first vows in 1931, and his perpetual profession in 1935, whereupon he took the name ''Joche Albert''. Then, from 1940 to 1944, he studied at [[Fu Jen Catholic University]], where he was a keen student of [[Chinese literature]], while in his free time he would study both French and English until he mastered them both.<ref name="champagnat">{{cite web |url=https://champagnat.org/en/to-be-marist/marist-saints-2/br-joche-albert-ly-brief-biography/ |title=Br. Joche Albert Ly – Brief Biography |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=<!--Not stated--> |website=[[Marist Brothers|champagnat.org]] |access-date=5 August 2022}}</ref>


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==Living under the PLA==
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Joche Albert was born to a Christian family, and upon baptism was given the name “Andrew”. He entered the Marist Brothers juniorate in [[Beijing]] in [[1921]]. He went on to make his first vows in [[1931]], and his perpetual profession in [[1935]], whereupon he took the name ''Joche Albert''. Then, from [[1940]] to [[1944]], he studied at [[Fu Jen Catholic University]], where he was a keen student of [[Chinese literature]], while in his free time he would study both [[French language|French]] and [[English language|English]] until he mastered them both.
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He then moved to [[Yantai]] (Chefoo), where he enjoyed teaching Science until the PLA conquered that city, forcing him to study [[Marxism]] in the makeshift university of [[Laiyang]]. In March 1946 he fled Che Foo, and subsequently found himself permanently on the move, not only protecting himself, but also working hard, far and wide to ensure the safety and the strength of the many Catholic communities in the increasingly oppressive state. He moved to [[Qingdao]], then to [[Shanghai]], before moving to Shangdong in [[Zhongba County|Drongpa County]], [[Tibet]], and founding Ming Teh Secondary School there. But in February 1949, he returned to Shanghai, then travelled to [[Chongqing]], and moved again to [[Xichang]], where he was assigned as the superior.<ref name="champagnat" />


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==Living under the Red Army==
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He then moved to [[Che Foo]], where he enjoyed teaching Science until the Red Army conquered that city, forcing him to study [[Marxism]] in the makeshift university of [[Laiyang]]. In March 1946 he fled Che Foo, and subsequently found himself permanently on the move, not only protecting himself, but also working hard, far and wide to ensure the safety and the strength of the many Catholic communities in the increasingly oppressive state. He moved to [[Qingdao]], then to [[Shanghai]], before moving to [[Shantung]] (Chinese [[Tibet]]) and founding Ming Teh Secondary School there. But in February [[1949]], he returned to Shanghai, then travelled to [[Chongqing]], and moved again to Zhejiang, where he was assigned as the superior.
==Oppression and martyrdom==
==Oppression and martyrdom==
Having become the Superior at Sichang, Brother Joche became a key player for the Church in the region. He often found himself the spokesperson on behalf of the diocese, making him a target as he increasingly became the public face of the Church. As the director of the Catholic College of Zhejiang, he often denounced the actions of the Red Army and the teachings of Communism in general. However, after the “Liberation” of Sichang, on Passion Sunday, [[26 March]] [[1950]], and his re-education with many colleagues, he found his criticism had to be less marked, although he was adamant and unashamed when it came to defending God or the faith.
As the Superior at [[Xichang]] (a.k.a. Ningyuan), Brother Joche became a key player for the Church in the region. He often found himself the spokesperson on behalf of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ningyuan|Diocese of Ningyuan]], making him a target as he increasingly became the public face of the Church. As the director of the Catholic College of Zhejiang, he often denounced the actions of the PLA and the teachings of Communism in general. However, after the "Liberation" of Xichang, on Passion Sunday, 26 March 1950, and his re-education with many colleagues, he found his criticism had to be less marked, although he was adamant and unashamed when it came to defending God or the faith.


On [[14 December]] 1950, Brother Albert was called to court together with another Marist Brother and the lay leader of the local [[Catholic Action]]. The interview was an attempt to get these influential leaders to profess subscription to the [[Three Autonomies]], that they may become assets in the process of winning Catholic people over to Communism. Brother Albert categorically refused, and so was incarcerated in the [[6 January]] [[1951]] for conspiracy against the state.
On 14 December 1950, Brother Albert was called to court together with another Marist Brother and the lay leader of the local [[Catholic Action]]. The interview was an attempt to get these influential leaders to profess subscription to the [[Three-self formula|Three Autonomies]] ([[Catholic Patriotic Association]]), that they may become assets in the process of winning Catholic people over to Communism. Brother Albert categorically refused, and so was incarcerated on 6 January 1951 for "conspiracy" against the state.<ref name="Barriuso Martínez" /> He spent more than 3 months in prison, under inhuman torture.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.presence-mariste.fr/Chine-des-Freres-Maristes-massacres.html |title=Chine : des Frères Maristes massacrés — Les communistes à Sichang en 1951 |last=Sester |first=Paul |date=October 2001 |website=presence-mariste.fr |language=fr |access-date=26 November 2023}}</ref>


Brother Albert maintained his hardy faith despite his circumstances. It is said that while imprisoned Brother Albert still maintained his generosity. A Protestant person released from prison told of how he shared everything he had, including his [[Religious habit|habit]]. Also whilst in jail, he was still allowed to receive [[Holy Communion]], and had indicated to his friends and supporters on the outside that he would think closely of them during the morning [[Angelus]]. On the morning of 21 April 1951 Brother Joche-Albert Ly was executed by the Red Army, together with another 24 other Christians, near the ramparts of Sichang. It is said that the bells of the Angelus were ringing as the shots rang out.
Brother Albert maintained his hardy faith despite his circumstances. While being imprisoned, Brother Albert still maintained his generosity. A [[Protestantism in Sichuan|Protestant]] person released from prison told of how he shared everything he had, including his [[Religious habit|habit]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Arnáiz Álvarez |first=Eusebio |date=1960 |title=Br, Joche-Albert Ly |url=https://studylib.net/doc/9049747/br--joche-albert-ly |series="Christus Vincit!" series |volume=III |location=Hong Kong |publisher= |page=108}}</ref> Also whilst in jail, he was still allowed to receive [[Holy Communion]], and had indicated to his friends and supporters on the outside that he would think closely of them during the morning [[Angelus]]. On the morning of 21 April 1951, Brother Joche-Albert Ly was executed by the PLA, together with another 24 Christians, near the ramparts of Xichang. The bells of the Angelus were ringing as the shots rang out.<ref name="champagnat" /> A private burial was held for him followed by a funeral service at the small [[Spanish Redemptorist missions in Sichuan|Spanish Redemptorist]] chapel.<ref name="Barriuso Martínez" />


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Chinese Martyrs]]
* [[Chinese Martyrs]]
* [[Roman Catholicism in China]]
* [[Christianity in Hebei]]
* [[Catholic Church in Sichuan]]
* [[Catholic Church in Tibet]]


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
Fratres Maristae a Scolis, 2008, "Marist Saints - Brother Joche Albert Ly (1910 - 1951)", The Marist Brothers [online], Available at: http://www.champagnat.org/en/220412001.htm

== External links ==
* [http://www.champagnat.org/000.php?p=231 Br. Joche Albert Ly - Brief biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109143258/http://www.champagnat.org/000.php?p=231 |date=2014-11-09 }}

{{Christianity in Sichuan}}


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Latest revision as of 08:20, 21 February 2024

Joche Albert Ly
Personal
Born(1910-02-08)8 February 1910
Hejian, Hebei, Manchu Empire
Died21 April 1951(1951-04-21) (aged 41)
Xichang, Sichuan, China
ReligionCatholic
Alma materFu Jen Catholic University
Other namesAndrew Ly
Organization
OrderMarist Brothers
Founder ofMing Teh Secondary School

Brother Joche Albert Ly (8 February 1910 – 21 April 1951), also known as Andrew Ly, was a Chinese Marist Brother born in Hejian (Hokienfu),[1] Hebei, and was martyred in Xichang (Sichang),[2] Sichuan, China by members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) for denouncing Communism.

Early life and Brotherhood

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Joche Albert was born to a Christian family, and upon baptism was given the name "Andrew". He entered the Marist Brothers juniorate in Beijing in 1921. He went on to make his first vows in 1931, and his perpetual profession in 1935, whereupon he took the name Joche Albert. Then, from 1940 to 1944, he studied at Fu Jen Catholic University, where he was a keen student of Chinese literature, while in his free time he would study both French and English until he mastered them both.[3]

Living under the PLA

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He then moved to Yantai (Chefoo), where he enjoyed teaching Science until the PLA conquered that city, forcing him to study Marxism in the makeshift university of Laiyang. In March 1946 he fled Che Foo, and subsequently found himself permanently on the move, not only protecting himself, but also working hard, far and wide to ensure the safety and the strength of the many Catholic communities in the increasingly oppressive state. He moved to Qingdao, then to Shanghai, before moving to Shangdong in Drongpa County, Tibet, and founding Ming Teh Secondary School there. But in February 1949, he returned to Shanghai, then travelled to Chongqing, and moved again to Xichang, where he was assigned as the superior.[3]

Oppression and martyrdom

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As the Superior at Xichang (a.k.a. Ningyuan), Brother Joche became a key player for the Church in the region. He often found himself the spokesperson on behalf of the Diocese of Ningyuan, making him a target as he increasingly became the public face of the Church. As the director of the Catholic College of Zhejiang, he often denounced the actions of the PLA and the teachings of Communism in general. However, after the "Liberation" of Xichang, on Passion Sunday, 26 March 1950, and his re-education with many colleagues, he found his criticism had to be less marked, although he was adamant and unashamed when it came to defending God or the faith.

On 14 December 1950, Brother Albert was called to court together with another Marist Brother and the lay leader of the local Catholic Action. The interview was an attempt to get these influential leaders to profess subscription to the Three Autonomies (Catholic Patriotic Association), that they may become assets in the process of winning Catholic people over to Communism. Brother Albert categorically refused, and so was incarcerated on 6 January 1951 for "conspiracy" against the state.[1] He spent more than 3 months in prison, under inhuman torture.[4]

Brother Albert maintained his hardy faith despite his circumstances. While being imprisoned, Brother Albert still maintained his generosity. A Protestant person released from prison told of how he shared everything he had, including his habit.[5] Also whilst in jail, he was still allowed to receive Holy Communion, and had indicated to his friends and supporters on the outside that he would think closely of them during the morning Angelus. On the morning of 21 April 1951, Brother Joche-Albert Ly was executed by the PLA, together with another 24 Christians, near the ramparts of Xichang. The bells of the Angelus were ringing as the shots rang out.[3] A private burial was held for him followed by a funeral service at the small Spanish Redemptorist chapel.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Barriuso Martínez, Teodoro, ed. (1996). "Mártires maristas" (in Spanish). Rome: Institute of the Marist Brothers. p. 20. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Hagiography Circle: China". newsaints.faithweb.com. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Br. Joche Albert Ly – Brief Biography". champagnat.org. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  4. ^ Sester, Paul (October 2001). "Chine : des Frères Maristes massacrés — Les communistes à Sichang en 1951". presence-mariste.fr (in French). Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  5. ^ Arnáiz Álvarez, Eusebio (1960). Br, Joche-Albert Ly. "Christus Vincit!" series. Vol. III. Hong Kong. p. 108.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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