A delegation comprising 140 Christian monks from the Gujarat Diocese, Church of North India (CNI), led by Bishop Silvanus Christian, visited the Diocese of Amritsar for a one-day religious retreat. The occasion was organised by The Rt Rev Manoj Charan, who presently serves because the Appearing Deputy Moderator of CNI, Bishop of Bombay Diocese, with extra duties for Bhopal Diocese and the Diocese of Amritsar.
The Diocese of Amritsar’s official Fb web page described the occasion as “A Time of Reflection and Fellowship,” highlighting the pleasure they skilled in internet hosting their fellow clergy members from Gujarat. The retreat supplied a precious alternative for religious reflection, fellowship, and change of concepts among the many clergy from each dioceses.
The Gujarat Diocese pastors, who’re on a tour of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, included Ludhiana of their itinerary earlier than arriving in Amritsar. Throughout their go to to the historic metropolis, the delegation additionally travelled to the Attari border.
Upon their arrival in Amritsar, the delegation was warmly welcomed by a number of dignitaries together with Mr. Daniel B Das, Secretary of ADTA; Rev Ayub Daniel, Administrator of the Diocese of Amritsar; and Mr. Alwan Masih, former Normal Secretary of CNI. Bishop Silvanus Christian, accompanied by his spouse Jenish, expressed profound pleasure at visiting Amritsar and praised the hospitable reception accorded to the delegation.
Talking on the event, Bishop Silvanus Christian stated, “As we method Good Friday, commemorating the dying of Lord Jesus Christ on the cross, and Easter, marking His resurrection from the lifeless, we’re reminded of the message of hope, love, and redemption that Lord Jesus Christ delivered to humanity. Could this Easter season convey peace, pleasure, and renewal to all. And we, as servants of the Lord, are dedicated to proceed spreading His message of affection and compassion to all.”
Of their social media communication, the Diocese of Amritsar expressed gratitude “for the chance to share our hospitality with our brothers and sisters from Gujarat Diocese” and appeared ahead to “continued fellowship and collaboration with the Gujarat Diocese sooner or later.”
Bishop Manoj Charan highlighted the importance of the retreat, stating, “The retreat supplied a possibility for religious reflection, fellowship, and change of concepts among the many clergy from Gujarat and Amritsar. The diocese is dedicated to organising extra such occasions sooner or later.”
The occasion was additionally attended by quite a few native functionaries together with Mr. Om Prakash, Finance Officer of the Diocese of Amritsar; Mr. Sushil Daniel, Authorized Advisor; Rev Rajni Bala; Rev Stephen; Rev Rajkumar; and different officers from the diocese.
It’s value noting that Bishop Manoj Charan not too long ago assumed cost of the Diocese of Amritsar following the superannuation of The Most Rev Dr P Okay Samantaroy, who served for greater than 25 years and holds the excellence of being the longest-serving bishop in a single diocese. Bishop Samantaroy beforehand held prestigious positions together with Deputy Moderator, Moderator, and Normal Secretary of the CNI, along with representing the church in numerous worldwide boards.
The appointment of Bishop Charan was made by The Most Rev B Okay Naik, Moderator of the CNI Synod, in accordance with the CNI Structure, which stipulates that when a bishopric turns into vacant, the Moderator assumes complete care and cost of the diocese, with the authority to nominate both a priest from the diocese as his commissary or a Bishop as his episcopal commissary.
Upon taking cost earlier this month, Bishop Charan pledged to prioritise evangelism, schooling, environmental initiatives, and social outreach programmes, whereas emphasising the significance of interfaith dialogue to keep up peace and concord within the area.
