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Title: Scientology Celebrates 50 Years in the capital of Europe and 15 Years on Boulevard de Waterloo

Scientologists from Belgium and from abroad celebrated two anniversaries on January 23, 2025: 50 years of the Church of Scientology in Belgium and 15 years of the organization’s headquarters on the Boulevard de Waterloo in Brussels. The night started with a light and healthy dinner. Right after, the master of ceremonies Ivan Arjona-Pelado, Scientology's representative to the European institutions and the United Nations, introduced violinist Ilona Raasch for a live musical performance, played through classical violin pieces that set an intimate and warm atmosphere for the evening. The impact of Scientology’s journey in Belgium was reflected on by attendees, including prominent figures from religious and civil society groups.Tracing Five Decades of Religious CommitmentArjona-Pelado, European representative since 2017, took the audience through the history of Scientology in Belgium. It originated in the 1950s and 1960s when believers of the faith found the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard abroad and began to share them in small home groups in Belgium. The initial establishment of the first official Scientology mission at the end of 1974 provided the foundation for a rapidly reinforced religious community and structured religious activities and public engagement, who attended lectures, workshops and seminars, often improvised by the veteran yet new members.During the 1980s and 1990s, Scientology continued to grow internationally, and Belgium was an important country in its European growth. In 1980 incorporated the Church of Scientology of Belgium, and the establishment of the first European Scientology human rights office in Brussels took place in 1990-1991 marking a significant step on the role of the Church to promote and ensure human rights for everyone in alignment with...

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