International Union of Catholic Esperantists
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The International Union of Catholic Esperantists (
One of the founders, Titus Brandsma[2] was later canonised as a saint for his martyrdom.[3]
The patron saints of the union are
Activities
IKUE organizes Masses during Esperanto meetings, and also each year its own week-long international convention. Associations and local groups of Catholic Esperantists also offer meetings (Bible weekends, youth camps, etc.)[citation needed]
IKUE publishes Christian literature in Esperanto, e.g. the
In 2015, the union had approximately 1,530 members in 40 countries (mainly Europe).[7]
Recognition from the Vatican
Pope
In 1977,
KELI
IKUE has a good relationship with KELI (The League of Christian Esperantists International);[9] IKUE and KELI have ran their annual conferences together in the past, starting in 1968 in Limburg/Lahn, and at some conferences they held communion together.
Translation
The Bible has been translated into Esperanto.[10]
See also
References
- ^ IKUE website, information page
- ^ Carmelite website, Titus Brandsma and His Work With the Esperanto
- ^ NL Times (The Netherlands), article dated May 15, 2022
- ^ Laity Family Life website, Associations page
- ^ Hymnary website
- ^ Espero Katolika website, archive page
- ^ Pontifical Council for the Laity, Associations page
- ^ a b IKUE website
- ^ KELI website, homepage in English
- ^ New Christian Bible Study website, Esperanto version
External links
- IKUE's web site (in Esperanto)
- Keli.chez website KELI homepage in English
- Quaker Esperanto Society
- UK Quaker Esperanto Society