Raheny Church marks 400th Anniversary of King James Version of Bible

Four hundred volunteers will read the entire King James Version of the Bible (1611) in All Saints’ Church, Raheny, in a continuous event from Palm Sunday, 17 April (3:00pm) to Holy Thursday, 21 April (6:00pm). The event marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of what for centuries was the standard English translation of the Bible.

The marathon reading of the Bible is one of many commemorative events organised throughout the world to mark the 400th anniversary. It is, however, the only continuous reading to be announced for the Republic of Ireland. 

The Rector of All Saints' Church, the Revd Jim Carroll, has invited members of the public to join with parishioners in reading sections of the Bible during the four days of this marathon event. “This is a unique opportunity to take part in a reading of a version of a translation Bible which is not only a major religious work but is also the foundation of much of the English language as we know it,” said Mr Carroll.

Further Information is available from the Revd Jim Carroll, Rector, All Saints’ Raheny, Dublin 5 (01-8313929).

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