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Madagascar Crowned First Christian Ruler Radama I’s Era
The article traces Madagascar’s conversion to Christianity beginning with Radama I and Queen Ranavalona I. It notes the island’s early European contact from 1298, missionary efforts, and the queen’s persecution and eventual embrace of Christian faith. It describes the canopy inscription Glory to God in the Highest and the spread of Bible printing in Malagasy, with Christmas ultimately celebrated islandwide in a tropical climate.
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Ranavalonatt
God
Madagascar
Africa
Indian Ocean
Marco Polo
Europe
Fort Dauphin
Radama I
Radoma
Hanavalona
Soterior
Island
Ruduma VII
Rusoberina
Ranavalona I
Algo
Fon
Nent
Ranavalona H
Bethlehem