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Vatican II and The 'Birth' of The Asian Church
Chia, Edmund
Chia, Edmund
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"It is not too far-fetched to suggest that the Asian Church was born as a result of the Second Vatican Council. Until then what we had were the many Churches in Asia, rather than a singular and united Church of Asia. Moreover, even if in existence for more than five hundred years, these Churches in Asia were more like little colonies of their mother Churches in Europe. Not only did they have greater resemblance to Europe than to Asia, the Asian Church’s hierarchy was also more connected with the ecclesiastical officials in Europe than with other bishops in Asia. In fact, it was at the Second Vatican Council that many of the Asian bishops met and got to know one another for the first time. They maintained their relationship upon their return to Asia and subsequently toyed with the idea of setting up some sort of structure to help build upon the new spirit of Communion established amongst themselves."
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2012-06-26
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