Nel mese di maggio 2019 in tante città europee, nei giorni precedenti e successivi al 17 maggio, giornata mondiale per la lotta all’omo-transfobia, i cristiani uniranno i loro cuori e la loro preghiera con i gruppi di cristiani LGBT per dire No alla violenza dell’omo-tranfobia e alle tante ferite inferte dalle discriminazioni, che vediamo intorno…
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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.
Vigils in Italy, Malta, Spain and Hungary for IDAHOBIT 2019
. Press release of La Tenda di Gionata (Italy), 15 May 2019 On International Day against homo, bi and transphobia 2019 vigils are taking place in Italy, Spain, Malta, and for the very first time in Budapest, Hungary. Since 2007 Christians of all denominations have prayed together with their LGBT sisters and brother to stand…
“You are precious in my sight” (Is 43, 1.4): many vigils for IDAHOBIT
. 17 May is the International day against Homophobia, transphobia and biphobia (IDAHOBIT). On and around that day Christians from all over Europe will gather together with their LGBT sisters and brothers to pray for violence and discrimination against LGBT people to stop. In Italy, many Catholics and Christians from other denominations will organise vigils,…
“You have value in my eyes” (Isaiah 43:1-4) the theme for the Vigils IDAHOT 2019
An online survey has been carried out by Progetto Gionata, the Italian LGBT Christian network, to choose the Bible passage that will headline the vigils, services and candlelight walks taking place on the International Day Against Homophobia on 17 May 2019. More than 200 people voted online, and this year the theme for the Vigils…
Vote for the Biblical Verse for Vigils IDAHOT 2018
All over the world communities and religious organisations are getting ready for May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), not only in order to remember the victims of homo-bi-trans-phobia but also with the aim to support the positive role that religion and religious communities can play in creating a truly inclusive society….
Catholic Parishes Hold IDAHOBIT Prayer Vigils to Oppose Anti-LGBT Actions
Francis DeBernardo, newwaysministryblog (USA), May 17, 2017 Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). While this commemoration is not widely marked here in the United States, in other nations, particularly in Europe, it is an important time to oppose prejudice and discrimination. Catholic participation in IDAHOBIT has grown over the past…
Love makes a family. Prayer vigil and family testimonies in Malta
We would like to cordially invite you to attend a prayer vigil and sharing of family testimonies that is being held on Wednesday, 17 May 2017 at the University Chapel. The 17th May is celebrated annually, and has been so for the past ten years, as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The…
The Catholic Church opens its doors to gays: parish churches hosting vigils for victims of homophobia
Article by Paolo Rodari published in the newspaper La Repubblica (Italy) on May 10th 2017, page 21, translation Simone Romacci Following the exhortation of the Pope, no more vetoes: from Genoa to Milan and Palermo tens of churches join the vigils. We must “welcome and accompany” homosexual and transgender people, “this is what Jesus would…
The journey towards 2015 IDAHOT Vigil has begun. Join us on the track!
After the Easter rites ended, LGBT Christian groups, and Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Waldensian and other denomination communities and parishes all over the world will join together in an extraordinary ecumenical event marking the 2015 International Day against Homo/Bi/Transphobia. The groups have started organizing the Vigils to remember and give acknowledgement to all the victims of…
Vigils Against Homophobia 2015. Together for a global ecumenical prayer against Homophobia & Transphobia
In the week before this year’s International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17th, numerous prayer vigils in remembrance of victims of homophobia will once again be held in several Italian cities, as well as in various other countries in Europe and South America. This initiative involves an increasing number of gay Christian…
The Psalm 139 is the official verse biblical the vigils and the prayer services commemorating the International Day against Homo/Bi/Transphobia 2015
Psalm 139, 14 “I praise you because I am awesomely made, wonderfully; your works are wonders. My soul knows it very well” This psalm will mark the vigils and the prayer services commemorating the International Day against Homo/Bi/Transphobia in 2015. The words of praise and hope contained in Psalm 139 have been the most voted…
The countdown for the International Day against Homo/Bi/Transphobia IDAHOT 2015 has started
The countdown for the International Day against IDAHOT 2015 has started. On 17 May, the Christian organizations will remember all the victims of violence related to gender identity and sexual orientation. The European Forum of Christian LGBTI Groups and Progetto Gionata invite all the Christian communities and the Christian LGBTI groups around the world to…
In Veglia / Interfaith Vigil / Las vigilias IDAHOT 