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The Apostles’ Creed in Fon
In Benin, The Apostles’ Creed , the profession of faith recited at every Mass, was translated into Fon by the Catholic missions in Benin. Here is the liturgical version.
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Part 1
I believe in God
Un yí gbè dó Mawu sín wǔ
I believe in God
Tɔ́ MawuGod the Father
Hùn-tɛ́n nǔ bǐAlmighty
BǎCreator
Jǐ kpó ayikúngban kpóOf heaven and earth
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Part 2
I believe in Jesus Christ
Un yí gbè dó Jésus-Christ wǔ
I believe in Jesus Christ
Vǐ tɔ́nHis Son
Aklùnɔ mǐtɔ̀nOur Lord
Jjɛ̀ mavɔ̀Crucified
Kú bo fɔ́nDied and rose again
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Part 3
Holy Spirit and Church
Yɛ̀ mímɛ́Holy Spirit
Ɛglisi mímɛ́Holy Church
Kúnnu sɔ́Communion of saints
Hwɛ̌ sín jíxɔ̀Forgiveness of sins
Awù sín fínfɔ́nResurrection of the body
Gbɛ̀ mavɔ̀Life everlasting
Ámɛ́nAmen
Use
The Creed is recited at every Catholic Mass in Benin. Its Fon version is heard every Sunday in the parishes of southern Benin.
A profession of faith in the mother tongue
Reciting the Creed in Fon connects the Catholic faith with cultural identity. More than 35% of Beninese are Catholic — many recite it in their mother tongue.
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