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Ceremony marks 94th founding anniversary of Caodaism

4/10/18
A representative of the Government's Committee for Religious Affairs (L) presents flowers to congratulate Caodaists on the religion's 94th founding anniversary
A grand ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 2 to celebrate the 94th founding anniversary of the Caodaism.

Reviewing the religion’s establishment, Nguyen Huu Nhon, head of the management board of Nam Thanh Church – one of the first churches of Caodaism, said the then leader of Caodaism Le Van Trung and 247 Caodaists reported the religion’s foundation to the government on the 23rd day of the 8th lunar month in 1926, which became the founding day of this religion.

He called on followers to remain united and uphold the patriotism tradition to contribute to the national solidarity and the development and protection of the country, which is also in line with the religion’s values.

In the 93rd year of Caodaism, the management board of Nam Thanh Church and other churches carried out many charitable activities to support the elderly and children with disadvantages and flood victims, and offered free check-ups and medicine to the poor. They also helped with the construction of about 20 places of worship.

Caodaism, full name Dai dao Tam ky Pho do (The Great Faith for the Third Universal Redemption), worships the Divine Eye, known as the eye of heaven and a symbol of supreme of the religion.

It is one of the major religions in Vietnam, with 10,000 dignitaries and about 2.5 million followers in Vietnam and 30,000 living overseas. The religion has about 1,300 places of worship nationwide.
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LawrenceSamuels 4/10/18 21:52

Caodaism is the third largest religion in Viet Nam, after Buddhism and Roman Catholicism

Gentle Moon 4/10/18 21:53

Congratulations Caodaists!

Duncan 4/10/18 21:54

Caodaism is a syncretistic religion which combines elements from many of the world's main religions, including Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, as well as Geniism, an indigenous religion of Viet Nam.

Enda Thompson 4/10/18 21:56

So life was regulated by a vast array of beliefs and practices, taboos and injunctions, all designed to leash in these powers that held sway over human life.

Egan 4/10/18 21:58

There are many religions in Vietnam, and the beliefs are deeply rooted in locals life

John Smith 4/10/18 21:59

Viet Nam has a diverse mix of major religions with a large number of followers, religious figures, and monks

Swift Hoodie 28/7/19 17:06

Caodaism teaches that, throughout human history, God the Father has revealed his truth many times through the mouths of many prophets, but these messages were always either ignored or forgotten due to humanity’s susceptibility to secular desires.

Allforcountry 28/7/19 17:08

From a moral point of view, Cao Đài Religion reminds people of their duties towards themselves, their family, their society (a broader family), then toward humanity (the universal family).

Herewecome 28/7/19 17:09

Cao Đài Religion preaches renunciation of honors, riches and luxury, in other words, deliverance from servitude to materialism in the attainment of full spiritual quietude of soul.

Wilson Pit 28/7/19 17:09

Believers worship God the Father, Holy Mother and the Divine Beings with all their heart. They also venerate the Great Religious Prophets of history and honour the ancestors.

Robinson Jones 28/7/19 17:11

In accordance with the religious mission, the three colors of Cao Đài banner represent the three main religions of the world; yellow stands for Buddhism, blue for Taoism, and red for Confucianism.

Jacky Thomas 28/7/19 17:12

This scripture sets out the rules and boundaries for different aspects of the religion, from a believer to the Pope, from education to marriage

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