Deng Yaping, Deputy Director of Olympic Village Department and spokeswoman for the Olympic Village, said on August 15th that the Olympic Village has been providing considerate and attentive religious services for five religions, receiving 665 athletes and officials from more than 50 countries and territories. The services have gained wide approval and praise.

According to Deng Yaping, 69 professional religious service volunteers at the center have been providing around-the-clock services for five major religions i.e. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hindu and Judaism since the opening of the village. The services are provided in English, Arabic, Italian, French, Korean and Hebrew. Until now 3 masses and 3 church services have been organized for international athletes.

By People's Daily Online