# Latin American Bible Day religious celebrations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-bible-day-religious-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-09-27T22:07:13.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 3.

Evangelical and Christian communities across several Latin American nations held various celebrations to commemorate Bible Day and the anniversary of the Bible’s translation into Spanish. 

In the Dominican Republic, President Luis Abinader joined a national concentration at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center to observe the holiday established by Law 204-84. During the ceremony, the National Christian Community recognized Abinader for his six-year commitment to supporting the Christian community and for opening the National Palace for celebrations of the Word of God for six consecutive years. Abinader stated that the distinction reinforces his commitment to his responsibilities, remarking, “The government passes, men pass, but God remains,” and noting that his faith serves as a permanent guide in his management of the nation. Additional celebrations in the Dominican Republic included marches by Catholic groups in Santiago and religious services in Puerto Plata and Villa Montellano.

Honduras also marked the occasion with religious processions and parades in various cities, including Tegucigalpa. In the capital, participants used floats and banners to promote biblical messages. Local religious leaders emphasized the Bible’s importance in providing spiritual guidance to families and reducing social violence.

In Nicaragua, celebrations marked the 457th anniversary of the Spanish translation of the Bible. While national services were organized in Managua, denominations in the North Caribbean Coast held specific commemorations. In Bilwi, participants held a procession from the Miskito Central Moravian Church to Rubén Darío Municipal Park for a service of prayer and reflection. Bishop Gustavo Zabala of the Church of God emphasized the importance of delivering biblical messages to diverse communities, while Puerto Cabezas Mayor Miguel Abella noted how translations into various languages facilitate community access. These celebrations also highlighted the availability of Scriptures in the Miskitu language, with activities extending to Waspam.

## Claims

- President Luis Abinader participated in a national concentration for Bible Day at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. (single source)
- Bible Day is a national holiday in the Dominican Republic established by Law 204-84. (single source)
- The Assemblies of God in the Falcón District of Venezuela held activities to celebrate Bible Week. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Christian communities in Nicaragua commemorate Bible translation anniversary

Christian congregations in Nicaragua's North Caribbean Coast celebrated the 457th anniversary of the Bible's translation into Spanish with marches and services in Bilwi and Waspam.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/christian-communities-in-nicaragua-commemorate-bible-translation-anniversary

### 2026-09-26: Christian communities celebrate National Bible Day in Dominican Republic and Honduras

Christian communities in the Dominican Republic and Honduras are celebrating National Bible Day with marches and religious gatherings, while Honduras also pursues new diplomatic ties with Seychelles and Saudi-i

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-and-venezuela-hold-religious-celebrations-for-bible-day

### 2026-09-24: Nicaragua to host evangelical celebrations for Bible anniversary

Nicaraguan evangelical groups will celebrate the 457th anniversary of the Spanish Bible translation and National Bible Day with a major service in Managua featuring singer Belén Losa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-to-host-evangelical-celebrations-for-bible-anniversary

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