Congratulations to “Thy Kingdom Come" for winning the photobook prize.

The Thy Kingdom Come: A Photographic History of Anglicanism in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China (Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2019) which is written by Revd Professor Philip L. Wickeri, the Provincial Archivist and Dr. Ruiwen Chen, the Archives researcher was awarded the photobook prize of the Third Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Awards (2021).

With almost 180 photos, Thy Kingdom Come: A Photographic History of Anglicanism in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China is a richly illustrated history of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui over the past 200 years. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby regards this book as “ a moving witness to the work of God in Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China.” Professor Kwok Pui Lan from Emory University, USA points out that “This book is an invaluable resource to understand the history of the Chinese Anglican Church. Each picture tells a different story of the people or mission work of the Church. Together they form a colorful mosaic of Christians whose work has furthered God’s Kingdom.”

It is unusual for an academic book on the history of Christianity to be given such an honor. According to Archbishop Andrew, winning of this prize could be a channel for people to know more about us and realize the power of Jesus.