An inter-denominational Christian organization in northeast India has welcomed an ecumenical prayer initiative launched by a retired Catholic archbishop known for his relentless efforts for peace in the restive region.
Archbishop emeritus Thomas Menamparampil, of Guwahati (Assam state) and former apostolic administrator of Jowai (in Meghalaya state) has proposed a “special ecumenical prayer for peace and harmony among communities” at the start of each month, starting in August, by all Churches and friends, following an act of vandalism in the Catholic cathedral of Bongaigaon.
The initiative to calm tension in north-eastern India, one of the most restless regions of the country, has been enthusiastically welcomed by the United Christian Forum North East India (UCF NEI), a grouping of Christian, Catholic, Presbyterian and Baptist organizations.
Archbishop Menamparampil told Asianews that from August, the prayer that he composed would be recited throughout the region.
