The ruler of Sharjah guides the Catholic Heart University in Milan is a rare historical manuscript and a book "Papal"

Milan, May 29/ WAM/ His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Muhammad Al Qasimi, President of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, gave an original and rare historical manuscript to the Catholic Catholic Heart University in the Italian city of Milan. The eighth was concluded in the “Santa Maria Magory” church in the capital, Rome, in addition to the book “Papuin Decree” in both Arabic and English, at the university’s headquarters.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, during a speech delivered, thanked and appreciated the President and employees of the Holy Heart University in the Italian city of Milan for the warm reception, expressing His Highness his great happiness in the university and speaking with its officials, appreciating the efforts of the administrative, academic and students of the Arabic language, which are the fruit of cooperation between Sharjah and the university.

His Highness talked about the manuscript he gave to the university, which dates back to the fourteenth of August of 1624 AD, and achieved it, indicating that the manuscript is a papal decree, edited by Pope “Urban VIII, and concluded in the” Santa Maria Magory “church, for the purpose of collecting financial aid, which will be used in favor of the Portuguese fleet.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah dealt with the conflict between the Portuguese and the British in Hormuz, saying: “In the year 1622 AD, the Portuguese were expelled from Hormuz at the entrance to the Arabian Gulf, who occupied it for a hundred and fifteen years, at the hands of the English and Persian forces, and the mission of the Portuguese leaders with the privileged priests was in Hormuz or in India.”

His Highness added: “After the British expelled the Portuguese from Hormuz, there was a desire by King Philip, King of Portugal, to re -occupy Hormuz, but the financial resources of the Portuguese government were not enough to send a military campaign to restore Hormuz, and King Philip, King of Portugal, asked for financial support from the clergy, and accordingly, Pope” Urban VIII “issued the Pope of the Catholic Church. To collect that required money from the churches. “

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah explained that he translated this decree and achieved it, and continued the money that was collected by the churches, which amounted to two hundred thousand Cruzado, which is a Portuguese golden currency at the time, with the aim of building a fleet and sending it to India to restore Hormuz, indicating that His Highness needs a special type of large ships that cross the oceans; This requires a long time, in addition to the journey of sailing from Portugal to India for many months.

His Highness pointed out that King Philip ordered the sending of money to India, and the construction of a fleet of local ships there, in order to shorten the distance between India and Hymes, explaining that His Highness the details of this fleet and its armament mentioned it in the book “Baby Decree” that His Highness composed, in addition to tracking his walk to the battle site in Hormuz against the English and Dutch forces, until the end of the battle by defeating the Portuguese fleet.

His Highness concluded his speech addressing the audience, saying: “The women and gentlemen, I am on this day, I present this manuscript, a gift to the Catholic Catholic Heart University, as well as a book of papal decree, which is an investigation of that manuscript, to be placed in its right place, in this ancient university, in recognition of this academic cooperation of this university.”

The dedication ceremony started with a musical artistic paragraph that included classic pieces in the Arabic language, during which the students welcomed His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, appreciating the support of His Highness, the great support of the Arab Cultural Institute in Milan and his efforts in the field of Arabic language and its study in general, and expressing the depth of respect and appreciation that His Highness has in the Italian academic and cultural circles.

In a written speech, on behalf of Bishop Paulo Martinelli, the Apostolic Deputy in the southern Arabian Peninsula, he expressed his great gratitude for the visit of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah to the Catholic University and their gifts to a valuable historical manuscript belonging to Pope Urban VIII, stressing that this cultural initiative reflects the importance of cooperation between peoples and institutions through culture and knowledge, and enhances the depth of historical relations between the Arab Gulf and Europe.

Martinelli appreciated the constructive cooperation that embodies the spirit of openness and dialogue, and its impact extends to the university in its various manifestations, recalling the opening of the Arab Cultural Institute, which the Emirate of Sharjah initiated, which represents an honorable model for cultural cooperation with the Catholic University.

The Apostolic Deputy in the southern Arabian Peninsula indicated that His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has a high human, cultural and scientific sense, which was clearly reflected during the meeting that brought them together at the beginning of his mission in the region, expressing his gratitude for his generous interest in the church and joint cultural initiatives.

For her part, then Dr. Elena Bikali, President of the Catholic Catholic Heart University, delivered a speech during which she expressed her great appreciation for this valuable initiative and precious gift, praising the continuous support provided by the Emirate of Sharjah to academic and cultural programs, especially through the Arab Cultural Institute in Milan, which came as a successful partnership between Sharjah and the University.

Picali added that the document presented to us by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah is very important in the history of Europe and the Arabian Gulf, but if any of us wants to realize the importance of the document, we must refer to the book “Papuin Decree to Pope Urban VIII, the chapters of the Catholic Church dated August 4, 1624 AD”, it is a deep historical achievement accomplished by a great historian, Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, for more than two years of research and accurate link He gathered for its completion a huge number of original documents, manuscripts and rare correspondences, and was brought up in a scientific text controlled by its historical context, until the book became a detailed reference for the original document, and its scientific and historical value may exceed the best high -level academic doctoral theses in this field.

For his part, the student Alessandro Bottia delivered a speech on behalf of the students of the Arabic Language Institute in Milan, in which he thanked His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and the opportunity for them to learn the Arabic language and openness to its civilization, through the Arab Cultural Institute that His Highness opened last year at the initiative of Sharjah, stressing that this support had a profound impact on their academic career.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah preferred to sign the book “Baby Decree for Pope Urban VIII, the chapters of the Catholic Church dated August 4, 1624 AD” in both Arabic and English, and His Highness’s line in the booking book of the university is words in which he said, “I dedicate this book in which I documented, in investigation, research and justice, many details and facts about an important stage in our history and history. From the world, document it in Sharjah, and leave it for you and the future. ” Dedication is a cognitive contribution that reflects Sharjah’s commitment to documenting history and enhancing cultural communication with international scientific institutions.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah also received a memorial gift from the President of the Catholic Catholic Heart University, which is an original copy of a stereoscopic map of Milan dating back to 1657 AD.

On the sidelines of the visit, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah laden with the accompanying historical manuscripts exhibition, which reviews a number of manuscripts in several different languages, and artifacts owned by the Catholic Catholic Heart University, as he briefed His Highness during the visit on the original Olympic flame hosted by the university, recognizing His Highness the participation of students in the Winter Olympic Games by carrying the flame at the opening ceremony and which is hosted by a city Milan next year.

The dedication ceremony was attended by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, His Excellency Abdullah Ali Al -Sabousi, the country’s ambassador to the Republic of Italy, His Excellency Ahmed bin Rakad Al -Amiri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority, Dr. Elena Bikali, President of the Catholic Catholic Heart University, and a number of members of the administrative and academic bodies and university students.

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