The video, which lasts about 21 minutes and consists of images collected throughout the year, recalls all the most significant events that have taken place globally: from the trips of the Rector Major, to the Team Visits of the General Council, from the most important meetings of the Salesian Family to other world events or really special, if not exceptional events – which took place, such as, first of all, the appointment of the Rector Major, Ángel Fernández Artime, as cardinal.
The global outlook adopted does not neglect the peripheries of the Congregation: there is, in fact, also room for key moments experienced in the provinces, with the opening of institutes, and local festivals in different parts of the world. And, of course, a section dedicated to the various gatherings, congresses and youth festivals that have been able to put Salesian spirituality and passion at the centre of their activities could not be missing; nor those dedicated to commemorating the initiatives on the theme of unity, peace and holistic development and solidarity carried out by Salesian communities, including emergency interventions in places such as Syria, Ukraine, Sudan or in situations of natural disaster.
Commenting on the video and explaining its meaning, Fr Gildasio Mendes, General Councillor for Social Communication, said: "I am very pleased with the initiative of this video commemorating a whole year of work for the Congregation and the Salesian Family. It allows us to take an objective and authentic look at the Salesian world and will remain in the future as a historical-visual documentation on 2023."
For his part, Fr Harris Pakkam, Director of the iNfo Salesiana Agency, who directly oversaw the creation of the "Salesians 2023" video completed: "This video highlights Salesian activity in the world and sheds appropriate light on what is being done, sometimes in silence, at all latitudes of the globe, in the name of Don Bosco. Looking at it, we have a true perception of the vitality of the Salesian charism today and I hope that it also serves to make known to the outside world how alive, active and exciting the Salesian mission is still today."
The video is available today in five languages – Italian, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese – on the respective ANSChannel language channels. The Polish version will also be released shortly.
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