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“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me” (Matthew 10:40) is the biblical verse that has received the most votes and that will unite the vigils and services for overcoming homophobia, biphobia and transphobia that will take place in May 2023. In the week before this year’s International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17th, numerous prayer vigils in remembrance of victims of homotransphobia will once again be held in several Italian cities, as well as in various other countries in Europe and South America. Info gionatanews@gmail.com
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> Liturgy for the Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (May 17, 2023) Prepared by the Faith Gender Sexuality Commission of the Baptist, Methodist and Waldensian Churches (Italy) and by REFO (File PDF)
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> Posters and banners Vigils 2023

2023 / English / In veglia

The journey of vigils to overcome homophobia in Italy, Spain, France, Malta, Netherlands and the Poland

. The May 17th, marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia – a day recognised by the European Union and the United Nations – celebrated worldwide to commemorate the victims of homo-transphobic violence and promote events that raise public awareness. This year, numerous Christian communities (Waldensians, Catholics, Methodists, Baptists…) “keep vigil in prayer with groups of homosexual believers...

2023 / English / In veglia

Drachma, catholic group for LGBT+ of Malta, celebrate International Day Against Homophobia with a special prayer meeting

Drachma, catholic group for LGBT+ of Malta, celebrate International Day Against Homophobia with a special prayer meeting on wednesday 17 may 2023 at 7.30 p.m. at the University Chapel. The group also called on LGBT people who are, or have been, victims of homophobia to attend and extended its invitation to their parents, family and friends. The group hopes the...

2023 / English / In veglia

The vigils and services for overcoming homophobia, biphobia and transphobia that will take place in May 2023

Dear friends, At this moment, when it appears that our lives have been disrupted in so many ways, we should take pause to remember that despite our differences, we are all connected. The vibrant hues of the rainbow flags remind us that we are all beautiful, diverse and deserving of respect. Although these times can be filled with uncertainty and...

2022 / English / In veglia

“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me” (Matthew 10:40) Vigils IDAHOT 2023

“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me” (Matthew 10:40) is the biblical verse that has received the most votes and that will unite the vigils and services for overcoming homophobia, biphobia and transphobia that will take place in May 2023. Once again this year the Faith and Homosexuality Commission of the Baptist, Methodist and...