The Presbyterian Church of Vietnam (PCV) is a Presbyterian denomination, established in the Vietnam in 1968. In 1975, at the end of the Vietnam War, the denomination ceased to function.[3] However, it was refounded in 1998 and recognized by the government of Vietnam in 2008.[5]
| Presbyterian Church of Vietnam | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Reformed |
| Theology | Calvinist |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Associations | World Communion of Reformed Churches[1] and Evangelical Alliance Vietnam[2] |
| Region | Vietnam |
| Origin | 1968 |
| Branched from | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Members | 17,000 (2015)[3][4] |
History
editThe Presbyterian Church of Vietnam was founded in 1968 by missionaries from the Presbyterian Church (USA).[6] However, after the Vietnam War ended, various religious groups faced religious persecution in the country and the denomination has been revoked.[3]
In 1998, the church was refounded by Vietnamese pastors and recognized by the Government of Vietnam in 2008.[3][5] Still, in 2015, the denomination reported suffering religious persecution by local authorities .[7]
In 2015, it had around 17,000 members.[4]
Inter-church Relations
editThe denomination is a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches[1] and the Evangelical Alliance of Vietnam.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "World Communion of Reformed Churches: Members". Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ a b "Evangelical Alliance of Vietã". December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "History of the Presbyterian Church of Vietnam". Nhân Dân. January 16, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Vietnam Presbyterian Church holds second congress". Vov Word. May 15, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Government of Vietnam recognizes Presbyterian Church of Vietnam". UCA News. December 31, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "Missions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Vietnam in 1952". JSTOR 23330787. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "Report on religious freedom in Vietnam" (PDF). Retrieved December 16, 2021.