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Welcome to
the NSKK Diocese of Tokyo!
The Diocese of Tokyo is one of
eleven dioceses in the Nippon Sei Ko Kai ("The Holy Church
of Japan", as the Anglican Episcopal Church is known in
this country), and was established in its modern form in May
1923. There are over forty churches and chapels in the Diocese,
many dating back to the second half of the nineteenth century
when Christianity was re-introduced to Japan after many years
of official persecution.
Today, The Bishop of Tokyo is
assisted by 39 priests and 8 deacons. His flock includes not
only Japanese Christians (of which over 7,000 are registered),
but Christians of all nationalities, both long- term residents
and visitors. There is one English-speaking congregation, that
of St. Alban's, which is situated next door to the Cathedral
Church of St. Andrew's in the Minato Ward of the City.
The work of the Diocese is both
lively and broad. Special projects include those for young people,
for the disabled and for those whose lives are affected by AIDs.
There is a special link with the Diocese of Maryland in the
USA and with the Church in Korea. The Diocese of Tokyo is also
actively concerned with the problems confronting those of Korean
ancestry living in Japan and in the Filipino community.
Although the most populous of
the NSKK Dioceses, the Diocese of Tokyo is a close-knit community
of Christians. It is also an outward-looking and welcoming community,
proud to be part of the NSKK and of the worldwide Anglican Communion. |
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