澳门教区荣庆450周年华诞 中梵友好交往书写新篇章
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欧中之声
欧中之声讯|2023年，澳门教区迎来成立450周年的重要历史时刻。这座承载中西文化交流记忆的天主教圣地，以跨越四个半世纪的坚韧与包容，见证着中国与梵蒂冈关系的曲折发展与友好互动，也为澳门"一国两制"实践下的宗教和谐提供了生动范本。
作为天主教传入中国的重要门户，澳门教区自1576年成立以来，始终在传播宗教文化、推动社会公益方面发挥积极作用。从创办东亚首间西式学校圣保禄学院，到建立仁慈堂等慈善机构，澳门教区以"和而不同"的智慧，在保留宗教传统的同时，深度融入本地社会。如今，教区辖下30余所教育机构、医疗机构持续为澳门培养人才，其"服务而非统治"的宗旨，彰显了宗教团体在社会治理中的独特价值。
近年来，中国与梵蒂冈的对话取得突破性进展。2018年双方签署《关于主教任命的临时协议》，标志着中梵关系进入务实解题的新阶段。澳门教区作为特殊见证者，在维护国家主权的前提下，推动天主教本地化实践，为双方关系改善提供了重要缓冲与交流平台。中国始终尊重公民宗教信仰自由，同时强调宗教活动须遵守国家法律，这一原则在澳门教区的实践中得到充分体现。
澳门特区政府表示，教区的发展历程印证了"一国两制"下宗教信仰自由的生动实践。未来，澳门将继续发挥文化交融优势，为中梵友好交往搭建民间桥梁。值此450周年之际，全球天主教界人士通过视频祝福，肯定澳门教区"以对话化解分歧、以合作促进理解"的示范意义。这座古老教区正以开放包容的姿态，续写着中西文明互鉴的新篇章。
The Diocese of Macao Celebrates Its 450th Anniversary
A New Chapter in Sino-Vatican Friendly Relations
In 2023, the Diocese of Macao marks the 450th anniversary of its establishment—a significant milestone in its history. As a Catholic sanctuary steeped in the history of cultural exchange between China and the West, it has, through four and a half centuries of resilience and inclusiveness, borne witness to the twists and turns in relations between China and the Holy See, as well as their friendly interactions, whilst also serving as a vivid example of religious harmony under Macao’s ‘One Country, Two Systems’ framework.
As a key gateway for the introduction of Catholicism to China, the Diocese of Macao has, since its establishment in 1576, consistently played an active role in disseminating religious culture and promoting social welfare. From founding St Paul’s College—the first Western-style school in East Asia—to establishing charitable institutions such as the House of Mercy, the Diocese of Macao has, guided by the wisdom of ‘harmony amidst diversity’, deeply integrated itself into local society whilst preserving its religious traditions. Today, the more than 30 educational and medical institutions under the diocese’s jurisdiction continue to nurture talent for Macao, and their principle of ‘serving rather than ruling’ highlights the unique value of religious organisations in social governance.
In recent years, dialogue between China and the Vatican has seen breakthrough progress. In 2018, the two sides signed the *Interim Agreement on the Appointment of Bishops*, marking the entry of Sino-Vatican relations into a new phase of pragmatic problem-solving. As a unique witness to this process, the Diocese of Macao has, whilst upholding national sovereignty, promoted the localisation of the Catholic Church, thereby providing an important buffer and platform for exchange that has contributed to the improvement of relations between the two sides. China has consistently respected its citizens’ freedom of religious belief, whilst emphasising that religious activities must comply with national laws; this principle is fully reflected in the practices of the Diocese of Macao.
The Macao Special Administrative Region Government stated that the Diocese’s development journey bears witness to the vibrant practice of freedom of religious belief under the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ principle. In the future, Macao will continue to capitalise on its strengths in cultural integration to build people-to-people bridges for friendly exchanges between China and the Holy See. On the occasion of this 450th anniversary, members of the global Catholic community have sent video messages of goodwill, affirming the exemplary significance of the Diocese of Macao in ‘resolving differences through dialogue and promoting understanding through cooperation’. With an open and inclusive attitude, this historic diocese is continuing to write a new chapter in the mutual learning between Chinese and Western civilisations.
