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TV Verdade

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TV Verdade
TypeReligious television network
CountryBrazil
Broadcast areaPortuguese-speaking countries
StationsList of TV Stations
HeadquartersFlorianópolis, Santa Catarina
Programming
Language(s)Portuguese (primary)
English (secondary)
Picture formatNTSC 480i (4:3 SDTV)
16:9 1080p (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerMembers Church of God International
Key peopleEli Soriano
Daniel Razon
Sister channels
History
Founded2009
LaunchedDecember 26, 2009; 14 years ago (2009-12-26)
FounderMembers Church of God International
Links
Webcastocaminhoantigo.tv/24-7-live-stream
Websitehttp://www.ocaminhoantigo.tv
Availability
Terrestrial
Terrestrial television
List
    • UHF 19 (Patos de Minas)
    • UHF 40 (Juiz de Fora)
    • UHF 50 (Montes Claros)
    • UHF 48 (Uberava)
    • UHF 33 (Teofilo Otoni)
    • UHF 46 (Belem)
    • UHF 27 (Perolina)
    • UHF 40 (Aracaju)
    • UHF 49 (Natal)
    • UHF 40 (Cornélio Procópio)
Streaming media
TV VERDADE 24/7YouTube
Facebook
MCGI BroadcastO Caminho Antiguo

TV Verdade (lit.'Truth TV') is a multinational Brazilian-based religious broadcast station of the international Christian organization, Members Church of God International (Portuguese: Membros da Igreja de Deus Internacional) for the Portuguese-speaking countries.[1][2][3]

TV Verdade airs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via Star One C2 satellite in South American countries and SES-6 satellite which also covers South American countries as a redundancy, including other nations in North America, Europe and North Africa.[4][5][6]

Its studios are located in a broadcast facility, a garage transformed into a makeshift studio in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, shared with MCGI's other television stations, TV La Verdad and The Truth Channel.[7]

It is known for its broadcast of O Caminho Antigo (English: The Old Path, Tagalog: Ang Dating Daan), the longest-running religious program in the Philippines,[3] hosted by international televangelist Bro. Eli Soriano and Kuya Daniel Razon of the Members Church of God International.[3]

History

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2009–2012

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Early years

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On December 26, 2009, During the second day of the International Thanksgiving of MCGI, Bro. Eli Soriano (via live video streaming) announced the launched of a new television channel outside the Philippines, the Brethren of the church gathered worldwide. A huge crowd gathered at the ADD Convention Center in Apalit, Pampanga cheered as the then-Presiding Minister showed the new TV network's logo on LED screens positioned across the center.[8][1][9]

TV Verdade's test broadcast started in December 2009. Its broadcast feed originates from a small garage, around 48 square meters, transformed into a makeshift broadcasting studio located in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.[10] It originally aired the Portuguese and Spanish versions of Ang Dating Daan until 2012 when TV La Verdad was release.[10]

2012–present

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The station currently carries the 24-hour Portuguese broadcast of O Caminho Antigo (English: The Old Path, Tagalog: Ang Dating Daan), the longest-running religious program in the Philippines.[3][11]

Free to air broadcasting

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In 2015, TV Verdade was granted the authority by the Ministry of Communications (Portuguese: Ministério das Comunicações, abbreviated MiniCom) to build and operate its own television network in Brazil, initially in Minas Gerais, the second most populous state the country. Roll-out of its analog relay stations in various cities in the state of Paraná is ongoing.[12]

High-definition television

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In December 2016, TV Verdade HD was launched in high definition (HD) format (1080p) for households in South and Central America and some parts of North America via SES-6 for free.[7] It also completed the upgrade of its satellite systems, production facilities, including the acquisition of HD cameras in South America to comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Communications in Brazil.[7]

2020s

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COVID-19 Pandemic
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In April 2020, O Caminho Antiguo began its live broadcast with all of its host and viewers are online, as the world prepares for the COVID-19 Pandemic.[13]

In May 2020, the Members Church of God International announced the release of the Oração Global pela Humanidade (English: Global Prayer for Humanity) in different languages including Portuguese virtually, it aims to gather people from across the globe, with different races and religions in praying together and asking for God's help and mercy during these perilous times in the pandemic.[14]

In June 2020, O Caminho Antiguo introduced for the first time to the public the O Caminho Antiguo: Doutrinação em Massa through TV Verdade and different social media platforms in preparation for the new normal.[15]

The Members Church of God International has conducted a series of relief operations in Latin America where cases of COVID-19 continue to surge. Volunteers have brought food and supplies and church members delivered relief assistance using their own vehicles, while still observing all the safety protocols while distributing the goods.[13]

Programs

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Current

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Former

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Satellite Broadcast

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TV Verdade can be received via satellite in Brazil and other countries in Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Europe and Africa.[16]

Satellite Channel Band Position Frequency Polarity SR Coverage
Star One C2* TV Verdade C Band 70.0° W 3947 MHz Horizontal (H) 7200-2/3 South America
SES-6* TV Verdade C Band 40.5 ° W 4168 MHz Left (L) 2400-2/3 South America
North America
Europe
North Africa
Thaicom 5

(Decommissioned)

TV Verdade C Band 78.5° E 3551 MHz Horizontal (H) 13333-3/4 Asia

Europe

Australia

Africa

* On-Air

Stations

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Branding Ch. # City State
TV Verdade UHF 19 Patos de Minas Minas Gerais
TV Verdade UHF 40 Juiz de Fora Minas Gerais
TV Verdade UHF 50 Montes Claros Minas Gerais
TV Verdade UHF 48 Uberaba Minas Gerais
TV Verdade UHF 33 Teófilo Otoni Minas Gerais
TV Verdade UHF 46 Belém Pará
TV Verdade UHF 27 Petrolina Pernambuco
TV Verdade UHF 40 Aracaju Sergipe
TV Verdade UHF 49 Natal Rio Grande do Norte
TV Verdade UHF 40 Cornélio Procópio Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Poços de Caldas Minas Gerais
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Varginha Minas Gerais
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Divinopolis Minas Gerais
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Tibaji Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast São Mateus do Sul Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Santo Antonio da Platina Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Dois Vizinhos Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Corbélia Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Pinhão Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Palmas Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Lapa Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Umuarama Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Londrina Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Maringá Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Paranavaí Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Paranaguá Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Jacarezinho Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Cruzeiro do Oeste Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Cianorte Paraná
TV Verdade Test Broadcast Campo Mourão Paraná

Mobile application

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On February 11, 2014, MCGI launched the MCGI Broadcast App for iOS and Android for mobile and tablet devices. In 2016, it was also made available to Windows Mobile device users. By downloading the mobile application, users with stable internet connection will be able to watch the broadcast feed of TV Verdade for free.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "MCGI Launches New TV Channel: TV Verdade". MCGI.org. 2009-12-27. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  2. ^ "Members Church of God International's La Verdad TV & ASOP Concert". MCGI.org. 2012-09-16. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  3. ^ a b c d "Celebrities and Politicians Grace Ang Dating Daan's 36th Anniversary Celebration". EliSoriano.com. 2016-12-31. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  4. ^ "Aimed at Sharing the Good News, MCGI Unveils New Blog". MCGI.org. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  5. ^ "Evangelization in the West Intensifies". MCGI.org. 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  6. ^ a b "New MCGI Broadcast App Lets You Watch 'Ang Dating Daan' 24/7". MCGI.org. 2014-02-11. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  7. ^ a b c "TV Verdade Begins High Definition (HD) Telecast in South America". EliSoriano.com. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  8. ^ "Members of the Church of GOD Intl Broadcasts Yield More Members". MCGI.org. 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  9. ^ "Bro Eli: Televangelist Extraordinaire". EliSoriano.com. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  10. ^ a b "Members of the Church of God Intl 24-hour Spanish Broadcast". MCGI.org. 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  11. ^ "MCGI Sends Workers to Aid in Global Propagation Effort in South America". MCGI.org. 2013-08-31. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  12. ^ "TRANSMISIÓN". O Caminho Antigo. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  13. ^ a b "Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: MCGI Launches "Ang Dating Daan" Daily Bible Study Online". MCGI.org. 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  14. ^ "Everyone is Welcome: MCGI Initiate Daily Global Prayer for Humanity". MCGI.org. 2020-05-25. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  15. ^ "MCGI's Live Mass Indoctrination Goes Online". MCGI.org. 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  16. ^ "SATÉLITE". O Caminho Antigo. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
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