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Brazilian Evangelical churches helping teens with autism to be baptized, witnesses to their faith

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Three Brazilian teenagers diagnosed with autism were recently baptized in ceremonies specially tailored to their needs.

The baptisms carried out in different regions of the country reflect a significant advance in inclusion within Evangelical communities, showing that faith transcends all communicative or sensory barriers.

Arthur: 'He's a miracle'

The first baptism that moved hundreds was that of Arthur, a 16-year-old diagnosed with autism. His baptism took place at the O Brasil para Cristo Cathedral, in the Vista Alegre neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.

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