May/June 2024
[Italian] Also this year many Christians of different confessions (Waldensians, Catholics, Methodists, Battisti, etc ...),As has been the case since 2007, on the occasion of the International Day against Omotransphobia they watch in prayer with the groups of LGBT+ believers to remember the victims of homophobia and transphobia and break the wall of silence that is in society and in the churches on this theme, united by the verse "Be strong, don't fear because God walk with you" (Deuteronomy 31: 6). And you will watch?
[Inglese]“Be Strong and take Heart, and have no fear of them: for it is the lord your God Who is going with you; He Will Not Take Away His Help From You (Deuteronomy 31: 6) is the biblical verse that has received the mons vote and that will unite the vigils and services for overcoming homophobia, biphobia and transphobia that will take place in May 2024. In The Week Before This Year's International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (Idahot) on May 17th, Number 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.
[español] En tdo el mundo, las commonidades y las organizationes religiosas if están moving by parac el 17 de Mayo, día international contra omophobia y transfobia (idahot), not only comparison to las víctimas of the homo/ b transphobia y luchar contra omofobia y the religious transfobia, up to tambobia El Papel positive de las religiones y commonidades religiosas en crear a greenly inclusive sociedad.
[français] "Fortifiez-Vous et Ayez du Couage! Ne Craignez Point et ne soyez point Effrayés Devant Eux; Car l`éternel, Ton Dieu, Marchera Lui-Même Avec Toi, the ne te délaissera Point, the ne stintnera point "(Deutéronome 31: 6), Voici le verset biblique here in reçu le plus de préféreces lors du vote en ligne, and here uniira les velillées et les culthes pour le dépassement de l'homo-bi-transphobie qui auront lieu pendant le mois de mai 2023 Croyants LGBT+?
Info www.gionata.org/inveglia/ - email meetings@gionata.org
Liturgy for the day against homotransbiotof the Fede Commission Generally sexuality of the Battiste, Methodist and Waldensian churches and of the Refo (PDF file)
Exegetical card for the vigils on the verse of Deuteronomy 31.6 By the shepherd Gabriele Bertin / Worksheet for the ecumenical police taking place on May 17 By Gabriele Bertin (PDF file)
Liturgy for the Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. PREPARED by the Faith Gender Sexuality Commission of the Baptist, Methodist and Waldensian Churches (Italy) and by REFO (PDF file)
Liturgie pour the Journée contre l'homobitransphobie. Par the Commission Foi Genre Sexualité des églises Baptistes, Méthodistes et vaudoises et de la reffo
Vigils 2024 posters and banners>Posters and Banners Vigils 2024> Cartles Veglie 2024> Affices Vigilo 2024
Numbers and stories about homotransbphobia in Italy from May 2023 to March 2024. Edited by Massimo Battaglio for Homophobia.org
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Video> “We watch for an inclusive church"(Holding Vigil for an inclusive Church) is a series of short video-testimonies with which we asked believers of different churches, lay people and shepherds, parents and believers LGBT+, Italians and of different countries of the world, to tell us the first coming out that they received from an LGBT+ person and to explain to us because it is still important for us Christians to watch over the violence of the homotransbobia. Discover them by clicking here.
At the end of numerous Sunday vigils and cults, publications will be distributed free of charge "We do not have a dream too. Prayer vigils to overcome the discrimination of LGBT+ people"And"With the gaze of God. Love without borders of the parents of LGBT+ people"Made with the contribution given by theEight per thousand of the Valdese table al progetto OPM/2023/41829 de La Tenda di Gionata.
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The cities where it will be watched over (in progress).
Friday 10 May
MILAN. At 9 pm in the Mass that will be celebrated, like every second Friday of the month, in the church of San Carlo al Lazzaretto which is animated by Christians LGBT+ of the Guado and their parents, all the victims of homotransphobia will remember in prayer> Info
Saturday 11 May
BARI. At 8 pm, Vigil for overcoming homotransbofobia in the church of San Francesco d'Assisi in Japigia organizzata dal Coordinamento Diocesano per una Pastorale di Inclusione dell’Arcidiocesi di Bari-Bitonto con la collaborazione di Zaccheo, cristiani LGBT+ di Puglia e de La Tenda di Gionata > Info
Ragusa. At 18.30, Prayer vigil for overcoming OmotransBoBobia in Ragusa in the chapel of the House of Ignazian spirituality of the Holy Heart (Jesuits) in via del Sacro Cuore 46/a. Organized in collaboration with Agedo Ragusa and the Christian group LGBT+ of Sicily. Todos, Todos, Todos are welcome> Info
Sunday 12 May
Catania. At 10:30 Cult for overcoming homotransbiot of the Valdese churches and Battista di Catania at the Battista Church of Catania in via Capuana 14, a concrete expression of our faith, which translates into action to break the wall of silence and indifference in society and in churches on these issues> Info
Monday 13 May
Cosenza. At 19.30, Prayer vigil for overcoming Omotransbibobia "Be strong, don't fear because God walks with you"(DT 36: 6) In the parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Madonna di Loreto, Piazza Loreto 1 Christian Group LGBT+ Calabria e la collaborazione de La Tenda di Gionata. > Info
Turin. At 8.45 pm on the occasion of the World Day against Omotransphobia at the Turin Church of Corpus Domini the "Vigil for overcoming homophobia»Organized in collaboration by the diocese of Turin with Group Il Pozzo di Sicar > Info
Tuesday 14 May
Vicenza. At 20.45, Prayer vigil for overcoming homotransphobia In the parish of S. Carlo in the Village of the Sun, via Cristoforo Colombo, 45> Info
Wednesday 15 May
Genoa. At 8.45 pm Vigil for a world without homobitransphobia in the church of San Pietro in Banchi of Genoa. United by the biblical verse "Be strong, make yourself mind, do not fear and do not be frightened of them, because the Lord, your day, walk with you"(Deuteronomy 31:69 we will watch in prayer for overcoming homotransbiot and all discrimination. They intervene: Don Gianni Grondona, archdiocese episcopal vicar of Genoa; Father Leonardo Vezzani SJ, Don Stefano Cirotto, Don Marco Torre; William Jordan, Pastor Valdese; Lino Gabbiano, Pastore Battista; Haim Cipriani, Rabbi> Info
Thursday 16 May
Brescia. At 20.30 Ecumenical prayer vigil for overcoming homotransbobia Promoted by the Valdese Church of Brescia at the Valdese Temple in via dei Mille 4 in Brescia. Everyone is welcome >Info
Santa Marinella (Rome). At 19:00, Prayer vigil to experience the welcome of discriminated people: "Be strong, don't fear because your God I am commissioning with you" (Deuteronomy 31.6) chaired by Bishop Gianrico Ruzzaj in the church of Santa Marina in via Baldassare Odescalchi 1 in Santa Marinella. Organizes the diocese of Porto-San Rufina and Civitavecchia-Tarquinia-family pastoral office> Info
Treviso. At 20.45, Prayer vigil for overcoming homotransbphobia, of all gender violence and discrimination In the parish of San Giuseppe in via Noalese 17. We have been born a few days ago, in the diocese of Treviso, and the desire to meet you and to welcome you in some moments of testimony and prayer is already bursting, who see us together in front of the father, so that there is no more violence, of any kind towards LGBTQIA+people. Vigil by the Arca Group, Christians LGBTE+ of Treviso> Info
Friday 17 May
Online. From 18:30 to 20:00, Vigil online against homotransbphobia To raise awareness of the discrimination suffered every day by innocent homosexual, bisexual and transgender people, to participate click onhttps://meet.jit.si/luanaspinetti. An*on -a -challenging online waken*where all and all are welcome*. In this hour and a half we will exchange reflections, prayers, readings, thoughts, each followed by a moment of personal prayer and/or thought, but made more powerful by the union of multiple hearts. Organized by Luana Spinelli de la Tenda di Gionata> Info
Alessandria. At 9 pm, Ecumenical prayer vigil against homofaobia In the Methodist Evangelical Church of Alessandria of Corso Borsalino 24, because “The Lord welcomes us as we are, come as you are"> Info
Lucca. At 9.00 pm, Torchlight procession and ecumenical vigil for the victims of homophobia, bifia and transphobia, departure in front of the church of San Giusto and torchished with lights through the streets of the city, at 9.30 pm arrival at the Valdese Evangelical church in via Galli Tassi and Ecumenical Vigil "Be strong, make yourself mind, do not fear and do not scare you of them, because the Lord your God walks with you; He will not leave you and will not abandon you“. Organize Walking opens a path, group of homosexual Christians in Lucca and Valdese Church of Lucca in collaboration with the province of Lucca and other associative realities> Info
Santa Venera (Malta). At 18:30, on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Bifobia and Transfobia there will be "Voices of lgbtiqa+ migrants" Which wants to help reflect on the intersection of sexual and gender diversity within the migrant community and will take place at the Agenzija Zghazagh and will also offer a moment of ecumenical prayer. They organize Aditus, Drachma, Malta LGBTIQ Rights Movement, Rainbow Families Network and The Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society. An initiative that wants to offer a safe space to LGBTIQA+ migrants to give it a voice and be listened to.
17th May 2024, 18:30, Idahobit 2024 Event "Voices of lgbtiqa+ migrant ", Place Agenzija Zghazagh, Santa Venera. Aditus, Drachma, Malta LGBTIQ Rights Movement, Rainbow Families Network and the Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society are organizing an event on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia to reflect on the intersectionality of sexual and gender diversi Migrant Community. This event will try Safe Space for LGBTIQA+ Migrants to Have a Voice and Be Heard. > Info
Modena. At 20.45, Vigil 2024 for overcoming homophobia, transphobia and intralized: "Be strong, do not fear because God walk with you" (DT 31,6) in the Church of Jesus Redeemer in Viale Leonardo da Vinci, 270. Organize the Group of LGBT+ Christians "come and you will see" present in the diocese of Modena> Info
Montesilvano (Pescara). At 20.30, Vigil against homotransbifobia in the large church of the parish "Blessed Virgin Maria del Monte Carmelo" in via Giovi 21a Montesilvano, combined with the other vigils with a biblical verse: "Be strong, don't fear, because God walks with you"(Deuteronomy 31, 6). Prayer vigil organized by the group of parents "we are all unique pieces" and from Group "Bethany Abruzzo", two realities that offer in Abruzzo support and welcome to the believing parents of the LGBT+ children and to Christians LGBT+, in collaboration with Agedo Pescara-L'Aquila e La Tenda di Gionata > Info
Novara. At 9.00 pm, Prayer meeting for overcoming Omobitransphobia and intralized "be strong, do not fear because God walks with you" (DT 31,6) in the church of the convent of the Capuchin friars of S. Nazzaro della Costa in Viale Curtatone in Novara. Organized by the Pastoral Study Group, the Secular Franciscan Order and the Community of the Capuchin Frats of San Nazzaro> Info
Padua. at 8.45 pm Prayer vigil for overcoming OmotransbibobiainParish of San BellinoIn Padua. Also this year the LGBT+ Christian groups of Padua (Il Mandorlo, Emmanuele and the Crystal Parents Group with LGBT+ children) organize the vigil to reflect and pray, to make people understand that we are daughters and children loved by God who, as Pope John Paul I said, is Father but also mother of all people, without any distinction. We are waiting for you! > Info
Palermo. At 18.45 VEcumenical Eglia of prayer for overcoming homobitransphobia nella Chiesa Aglicana Holy Cross in Via Roma 467B a Palermo. Organizzata da: Ali d’aquila persone cristiane lgbt – sez. R.E.F.O. / Cammini di speranza; Comunità San Francesco Saverio; Chiesa Valdese di via Spezio, Palermo; Comunità Evangelica Luterana Sicilia; Comunità Kairòs; Chiesa Anglicana Holy Cross Palermo; AGedo Palermo – genitori di persone LGBTQI+; AGedo Ragusa – genitori di persone LGBTQI+; Parrocchia SS. Pietro e Paolo Apostoli; Parrocchia Maria SS. dell’Addaura; Parrocchia Maria SS. Madre della Misericordia; Parrocchia di Santa Lucia V.M.; Casa Santa Chiara; Casa Àncora Palermo; Laici Missionari Comboniani Palermo; Libera Palermo – Associazioni nomi e numeri contro le mafie; CVX-LMS Comunità di Vita Cristiana di Palermo; ACF Associazione Comunità e Famiglia Palermo; MIR Movimento Internazionale della Riconciliazione; Liceo delle Scienze Umane “Camillo Finocchiaro Aprile” di Palermo; In viaggio per Emmaus; Le Onde Onlus; Noi Siamo Chiesa; FNW Rete delle Donne Luterane; Chiesa Valdese di Trapani – Marsala; Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship Europe; Chiesa Avventista del Settimo Giorno Palermo; Associazione Pellegrino della Terra Onlus; Centro Diaconale Istituto Valdese La Noce; Fondazione Emanuele Parrino; Agesci Palermo 4; Agesci Zona Conca D’Oro e con il patrocinio del Comune di Palermo > Info
Parma. At 18:30,Vigil for overcoming homotransbiotAt the Methodist Church of Parma in Borgo Giacomo Tommasini 26/A, open to anyone who wants to join in prayer, meditating on the Word of God, to strengthen awareness, to realize solidarity and contribute to the construction of a society freed from prejudices, discrimination and violence> Info
Parma. At 9 pm, during the day against homotransbphobia, Prayer vigil to win fears and discrimination In the church of the transfiguration in via Leoncavallo 4 in Parma, chaired by Msgr. Enrico Solmi, bishop of Parma, organized by La diocese of Parma. "Be strong, make yourself mind, do not fear and do not scare you of them, because the Lord, your God, walk with you; He will not leave you and will not abandon you»(DT 31,6)> Info
ROME. At 19.30, Vigil for overcoming homotransbiot Welcomed in the University Parish of Santa Margherita Maria Alacoque (via Michele Pantanella 5, Rome), promoted by Mosaiko Cristiani LGBT+ in Rome (meeting and fraternal sharing space between Christian people LGBT+ to experience their faith and their sexual orientation or gender identity with harmony), Sergio & Bacchus (reality of young Christians LGBT+ at the University Chapel of Sapienza), Consulta). of the evangelical churches of the Roman territory (Association of the Waldensian churches, methodists, battists, aggregates, Lutherane and of the French -speaking Evangelical community of Rome). The vigil will be a time to offer a place of welcome and reflection on as important issues as equality and respect for diversity. Organized byMosaiko group, Christians LGBT+ from Rome>Info
Scicli (Ragusa). At 7 pm appointment near the "red bench against violence against women" in C.so Mazzini in Scicli (Ragusa), from there we will move all together to the premises of the Methodist Church of Scicli (in via Carioti, 2) for the Prayer vigil and to listen to some testimonies. Initiative of the Methodist Church of Scicli with Arcigay Ragusa. All people who care about the importance of rights are invited to participate> Info
Seville/Sevilla (Spain/Espana). 21:00 h, Prayer vigil for a world without lgbtifobia “Be strong and courageous, do not fear and not dismay because of them, because the Lord your God is with you, he will not leave you and will not abandon you"(Dt. 31.6), parish of San Jacinto of Seville (Spain). Organize Ichthys, Cristian@S LGBTI+H de Sevilla, collaborate: Ichthyscvxfamilia, Padis+G Sevilla, Movimiento Junior, Cvx Pueblo de Dios Comunidad Nazareth, Religiosas Oblatas, Dominicos. The songs are animated by the Claret Sevilla choir. / 21:00 h, 17 Mayo 2024, Eve de oración por a mundo sin lgbtifobiA “Ysed Fuertes y Valientes, no Teatáis ni OS Asustéis Por Ellos, Porque el Señor, Tu dios, goes contigo; No te dejará ni te desamparará "(Dt. 31.6), Parrquia de San Jacinto, Sevilla (Espana). Ichthys, Cristian@S LGBTI+H de Sevilla Colaboran Y Apayan: Ichthyscvxfamilia, Padis+G Sevilla, Movimiento Junior, Cvx Pueblo de dios Comunidad Nazareth, Religiosas Oblatas, Dominicos. Animan Los Cantos: Cholatio Sevilla Choir > Info
Trieste. At 7.45 pm, Ecumenical vigil of prayer and music for the celebration of diversity In the Lutheran Evangelical Church, in Largo Odorico Panfili 1, organized by the Association of Project Rùah Odv, together with the Lutheran Evangelical Community, the Methodist and Valdese Evangelical Church, the Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue Office of the Diocese of Trieste and the Association of walking together. During the vigil there will be musical moments curated by the "Lutheran Voices" choir and testimonies of "Rinascita" from the Agedo associations, San Martino al Campo, Caritas and beyond that chair> Info
Warsaw (Poland/Polska) at 18.00 in the Church reformed evangelical church in via al Solidarity 74 in Warsaw, together with Fundacją wiara i tęcza (Fondazione Fede and Arcobaleno) will take place a Vigil for the International Day against Homophobia, Bifobia and Transphobia., Believers and non -believers and all people of goodwill will pray for the kingdom of love, not of hatred, for the safety and freedom from the violence of LGBT+ people who live in Poland discrimination and aggressions. We will join in prayer for Jonata Idahobit (against homotransbiot) with other churches in Europe and in the world and will be broadcast live streaming on the parish channel https://youtube.com/@parafiaewangelicko-reform4043 / W Piątek 17 Maja or Godz. 18.00 Zbierzemy Się W Kościele Przy Al. Solidarności 74 W Warszawie, by Razem Z Fundacją Wiara I Tęcza, osobami wierzącymi i Niewierzącymi i WSZELKIMI LUDMMI DOBRAJ WOLI, MODLIć SIę or Panowanie Miłości, nie niewi ści, Oraz or Bezpieczeństwo I Wolność o przemocy dla osób lgbt+, które także w naszym kraju doświadczają dyskryminacji i agresji. Będziemy W Ten Sposób łączyć się W modlitwie z okazji idahobit z innymi kościołami europy i świata > Info
Sunday 19th May
FLORENCE. At 11, sMass and prayer door to remember the victims of homotransphobia In the Florentine parish of the Madonna della Tosse di Largo Adone Zoli 3, celebrated by the parish priest Don Gherardo Gambelli, with a testimony of a pair of parents with daughter LGBT+ of the Kairosgentori group> info
Thursday 23 May
FLORENCE. At 9.30 pm Rosario online and in the presence of Kairos, group of LGBT+ crystal in Florence, in the chapel of the house of Carità of the diocesan Caritas of Florence in via Arcangelo Corelli 89, with meditations on the glorious mysteries written by Luigi Testa, author of the book Via Crucis of a gay boy (Publisher Castelvecchi, 2024), with a testimony of Rebecca Pasquale at the end on his journey of faith as a transgender person. We will remember in the intentions of prayer the people victims of the violence of homotransbphobia. To connect online, request the link to kairosfirenze@gmail.com > Info
Chiavari. At 9 pm, Prayer vigil for the victims of homotransbphobia and of all gender violence and discrimination In the church of San Giovanni Battista in Piazza S. Giovanni in Chiavari with the testimony of Luigi Testa (author of the book "Via Crucis of a gay boy") sponsored by the family pastoral service of the diocese of Chiavari> Info
Mestre. At 7.45 pm, Prayer vigil for people who suffer discrimination and violence related to gender identity and sexual orientation In the parish of San Marco Evangelista in Viale San Marco, 80/D in Mestre. Organized by the LGBTQ Catholic groups and their parents of Venice> Info
Friday 24 May
Bologna. At 8.45 pm, Prayer vigil for overcoming the violence of homotransbofobia in Church of San Gaetano in via Vincenzo Bellini 4 in Bologna, united by the verse "Be strong, make yourself mind, do not fear and do not scare you of them, because the Lord, your God, walk with you; He will not leave you and will not abandon you"(Deuteronomy 31: 6). They organize groups: on the way, Christians LGBT+ from Bologna; Families on the way, parents with LGBT+ children; Couple and paste group for LGBT+ Cristian couples; We are Church of Bologna. > Info
Reggio Emilia. At 9 pm, Prayer vigil for overcoming Omotransbibobia “Be strong, don't fear because God walks with you“, In the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, via Msgr. G. Baroni 1> Info
Saturday 25 May
FLORENCE. At 6pm, Holy Mass and Prayer to remember the victims of homotransbiot in the Florentine parish Santa Maria al Pignone in via F. Cavallotti 11, celebrated by the parish priest Don Giovanni Martini, with testimony of Roberta di Kairos, a group of LGBT+ Christians from Florence. Following dinner all together in the parish theater where everyone starts something and then shares.
Sunday 26 May
FLORENCE. At 10.30, cult against homophobia in the Waldensian Temple of via Micheli n.26 (corner of via La Marmora) chaired by the shepherd Francesco Marfé in which he will also participate Kairos, a group of LGBT+ Christians from Florence.
MILAN. At 10.30 Sunday worship for the victims of homabitransphobia In the Evangelical Battista church in via Pinamonte da Vimercate 10. All are welcome and welcome.
Thursday 30 May
Latina Scalo (Latina). At 9.00 pm in the parish of San Giuseppe worker in Latina Scalo there will be one Prayer vigil for overcoming homotransphobia On the biblical verse "be strong, make yourself mind, do not fear and do not scare you of them, because the god walks with you; He will not leave you and will not abandon you "(DT 31,6). You come. Watch with us> Info
Friday 31 May
MILAN. At 9 pm Prayer and torchlight procession for the victims of homabitransphobia. We will find ourselves together in the Battista church in via Pinamonte da Vimercate, from there we will travel via Pontida and gradually for the stern. After a large stop, the stern we will resume our journey and, through via della Moscova we will return to the Battista church from which we started.
Initiative organized by young Christians LGBT+ of the ford, by the parents with LGBT+ children of the Grandel Gruel of mustard, by the group of reflection on faith and identity LGBT+ of the ford, by the Christian group Protestant for LGBT+ people of the gathering in collaboration with the Valdese Evangelical Church, the Battista Evangelical Church and the different choir Vox> Info
Saturday 1 June
NAPLES. At 6.30pm Prayer vigil against omobitransphobia in the parish church of San Giorgio Maggiore in via Duomo, 237/a in Naples; organized by Christian Group LGBT+ bridges to be built Campania, the Christian and methodist Church of Vomero, the Valdese Church of Naples and the Scout Group Agesci> Info
Sunday 2nd June
FLORENCE. At 10.30, Holy Mass with prayer for peace and for the victims of homotransphobia In the parish of the Isolotto Bvm Madre delle Grazie, via delle Mimose 14, celebrates Don Luca Niccheri. At 9.30 a moment of reflection on making peace and being a sign of peace by the edited by various associations including Kairos, a group of LGBT+ Christians from Florence
Rimini. At 10:30, Ecumenical cult for overcoming homotransbophobia, The Narciso and Boccadoro group participates in the cult organized by the Valdese community of Rimini-Romagna-Pesaro-Urbino at the Valdese Evangelical Church of Rimini of Viale Trento 61> Info
Sunday 9 June
San Casciano Val di Pesa (Florence). At 11 Holy Mass and Prayer to remember the victims of homotransbiot In the Florentine parish of S. Andrea in Percussina in via Scopeti 48 (Sant'Andrea in Percussina, a hamlet of San Casciano Val di Pesa), celebrates Don Andrea Bigalli, following lunch with the parish community with Kairos, a group of LGBT+ Christians from Florence
Wednesday 12 June
Saint Martin d'ores (Grenoble, France/France). At 20.30 Prayer vigil for overcoming homobitransphobia In the church of Notre Dame de la Salette at number 17 in via Benoit Frachon. Animated by the Grouppo Duec (Devenir an En Christ) by Gronoble / 20h30, Veillée de priére pour le dépassement de l'homobitransphobie, église Notre Dame de la Salette, 17 Av Benoit Frachon. Animée par le Group Duec (devenir an en christ) de gronable > Info
Friday 14 June
Bergamo. At 20.45, Vigil for overcoming homotransphobia At the church of the Cappuccini Frati Minori in Cappuccini 8, organized by the La Crete group, LGBT+ believers, the homosexual and heterosexual couples group, the believing parents group of children LGBT+ in Bergamo. You come. Watch with us> Info
