Vietnamese Catholic Nôm

Catholic Nôm script is a sacred cultural heritage in the history of Christianity in Vietnam. From the 17th to the 19th centuries, believers and priests used Nôm script to record the Bible, prayers, biographies of saints, catechisms, and many religious works. Thanks to this, the Gospel was conveyed in the Vietnamese language, helping the faith take deep root in the cultural life of the Vietnamese people.

In this video, we will explore the history of its formation, the characteristics of the writing system, and the special values ​​of the Catholic Nôm script – a bridge between the Christian faith and Vietnamese culture.