The Liturgy in My Language

Many Local Languages in East Africa Without Quality Liturgical Texts in Their Language

SALT (Support a Liturgical Translation) Project

"Inasmuch as you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do it for me."

The Immense Challenge

Translating the Byzantine liturgical texts is one of the most complex linguistic and theological undertakings in the world.

443K
Words in Original Bible
Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts that form the foundation of Scripture
2M+
Words in Byzantine Liturgy
Over 4x more words than the Bible, requiring extensive theological knowledge
7,111
Living Languages
Languages spoken around the world
84%
Have <100K Speakers
Most world languages have very small speaker populations

An Impossible Timeline

Bible translation typically takes 15+ years for a first-time translation into a new language. The Byzantine liturgical texts are far more complex, requiring not only biblical knowledge but deep understanding of patristic writings and theological concepts.

Even with a qualified translator working full-time, the task would take an estimated 68 years to complete for a single language.

68
Years Required
for one translator working alone

The Solution: SALT

Support A Liturgical Translation Project
The SALT program establishes community teams of translators who can work full-time on liturgical translation in their local language. By bringing together multiple skilled translators, theologians, and native speakers, we can dramatically reduce the timeline while ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness.

How SALT Works

A collaborative approach to liturgical translation that makes the impossible possible

Team Collaboration

Multiple translators working together share expertise and accelerate the translation process

Theological Expertise

Teams include theologians who understand the deep scriptural and patristic foundations

Cultural Context

Native speakers ensure translations are culturally appropriate and meaningful

Full-Time Support

Dedicated funding allows translators to focus entirely on this sacred work

Join the Mission

Help us bring the Sacred Liturgy to every nation and tongue. Your support makes full-time liturgical translation teams possible.

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