2013-01-28 16:36:14

Indian Christian leaders appeal for unity among Churches


January 28, 2013 - Indian Church leaders from various denominations have appealed for unity among Churches for better understanding and collaboration in nation building. “Sitting in one platform today itself shows that we are growing in unity, there is momentum hence we should not break it,” newly installed Archbishop Anil Couto of Delhi said. The prelate was addressing an Ecumenical Symposium organized by the Delhi archdiocese’s Commission on Ecumenism and Inter-religious Dialogue in the national capital on Jan 25, the final day of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity that the followers of Chrsit observe worldwide. It was also the eve of India’s Republic Day. Some 50 people participated in the meet based on the theme “Ecumenical Symposium in the Unity Octave”. Father Dominic Emmanuel, spokesperson of the archdiocese, explained to Ucanews that the symposium was part of a series of programmes they have planned to celebrate the Year of Faith. Archbishop Couto said that it is the mandate from the church and our duty to come together and grow in faith as well as nation building. He encouraged the religious as well as the laity to come forward to build a better understanding and collaboration among Christians. Rev. Monodeep Daniel of the Church of North India acknowledged there have been inherited differences among Christian Churches in India in the past, but should be united around the same Jesus and leave the past behind.








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