DoA, CNI, holds peace march on Palm Sunday
AMRITSAR, MARCH 29: Amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Christian community of Amritsar united to hold a ‘Palm Sunday Peace Procession’ under the aegis of the Diocese of Amritsar (DoA), Church of North India (CNI), on Palm Sunday, which is annually celebrated as ‘Peace Day’.
The march, which aimed to spread a message of peace and hope by bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds in a shared commitment to fostering harmony and understanding in the face of adversity, started from St Paul’s Church, Court Road, Amritsar, and passed through the key boulevards of the city on its way to the historic Christ Church Cathedral, from where it did a U-turn, returning to St Paul’s Church, its culmination point.
Carrying palm branches and crosses made from palm leaves, the Christians of Amritsar took to the streets of the city, proclaiming “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” The event was preceded by special worship services at churches of the diocese in various locations including Amritsar, Ajnala, Batala, Khem Karan, Tarn Taran, Attari, and Bhindi Saidan.
The Right Reverend Manoj Charan, Bishop of the DoA, CNI, emphasized the need for global peace, saying, “In a world plagued by conflicts and uncertainties, we must strive for peace, just as Jesus Christ taught us. As peacemakers, we are called to be children of God, spreading brotherly love, harmony, and understanding.”
Mr Daniel B Das, Secretary, ADTA, Diocese of Amritsar, CNI, highlighted the diocese's efforts to promote peace, stating, “Our welfare initiatives, including the Socio-Economic Development Programme and other projects, are dedicated to the welfare of people, especially the marginalized, and are a form of prayer in action aimed at fostering peace in our communities.”
A large and diverse group of participants, including presbyters, congregations from the diocese's three churches in Amritsar, diocesan office bearers, members of the Executive Committee, and representatives from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, joined forces to take part in the Palm Sunday Peace Procession.
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