China
Taizé has had one million Bibles printed in ChinaResponding to the needs of Christians in China, in 2009 the Taizé Community had one million Bibles printed there : 200,000 complete Bibles and 800,000 New Testaments with the Psalms and Ecclesiasticus, for distribution throughout the country. This initiative was announced in Brussels, during the European meeting at the end of December 2008, by Brother Alois who said: “The Word of God unites us beyond divisions. It also unites us, beyond borders, to those who are very far from us. We are happy to be able to give a concrete sign of this unity with the Christians of China.” Complementary information
What is the significance of this project?In China, Church leaders encourage Bible reading, particularly among young people and catechumens. Through the gift of Bibles, Taizé wants to support this pastoral effort. In a note, those who receive a Bible are invited to read it and share with others. The Taizé Community also supports the biblical work of the Protestant Church in China. Does this project of Taizé have precedents?This is not the first time that in special circumstances Taizé has supported the dissemination of the Bible. During the Second Vatican Council, the Latin American bishops asked Brother Roger to send one million New Testaments to Latin America in Spanish and 500,000 in Portuguese. In 1989, Taizé printed one million New Testaments for the Russian Orthodox Church. Operation HopeMany individuals and groups have taken part in this project through Operation Hope. To find out about other initiatives in need of support |