ASIA/INDIA - Covid-19, the Prime Minister of the state of Meghalaya: "Nothing is impossibile for God"

Monday, 6 April 2020 mass media   coronavirus   easter  

Meghalaya (Agenzia Fides) - "At the beginning of this Holy Week, let us remember our faith in God, the Almighty. Today, the world is facing the great challenge of Covid-19. As Christians, we have hope in the Word of God that guides us and reminds us that 'nothing is impossible for God": says the Catholic, Conrad K. Sangma, Prime Minister of the State of Meghalaya, in North Eastern India, recalling that "the love of God gives us faith, wisdom and strength during this period". "Holy Week is a time when we celebrate the Passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Let us reflect on his messages and try to live as his disciples in today's crisis", he notes.
The celebrations that accompany Easter are religious events usually marked by large participation throughout the State of Meghalaya. However, religious assemblies will not be held in churches this year, given the lockdown imposed by the Indian government to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
As Fides learns, the Churches throughout the region have made arrangements to stream the various liturgical celebrations online, as happened yesterday for the solemn Palm Sunday Mass, followed by thousands of faithful of the "garo" ethnic group, majority in that territory. "The mass was broadcast live on social media via Facebook and YouTube", the auxiliary bishop of Tura, Mgr. Jose Chirackal confirmed to Fides. "This remains a blessed week for us", he notes, recalling that the majority of people in the north east of India are Christians.
The Christian population in Meghalaya is about 2.5 million that make up 75% of the State’s population, according to the 2018 census. Presbyterian and Roman Catholic are the two most widespread Christian denominations. (PN-PA) (Agenzia Fides, 6/4/2020)


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