Chicago, September 28, 2008: St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese Of Chicago's Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Mar Jacob Angadiath Sent A Following Appeal To All Peace Lovers In Chicagoland To Join Him For A Peace Rally On September 28, 2008 At 1:30 P.m. At St. Thomas Syro Malabar Cathedral Grounds:

 

"As You Are Well Aware The Persecution Of Our Christian brethren And The Destruction Of Our Churches, Convents, Orphanages And Other Christian Institutions Are Continuing Unabated In Orissa, Karnataka And In Some Parts Of Kerala.  We Cannot Remain Silent Spectators Of Such Gruesome Cruelties Inflicted On Innocent People.  We Have To Make Our People And Local Congregations Aware Of The Indescribable Cruelty Of This Hatred And Violence Against Christians.  It Was The Desire Of Many People Who Have Contacted Me To Act Together To Bring To The Attention Of The Christian Faithful Here The Atrocities Of This Cruel Rampage.

 

Hence May I Request To Join Me Along With All The Peace Loving Congregations To Show Our Solidarity And Support To Our Brothers And Sisters In India.  I Am Calling For A 'Peace Rally' And A 'Prayer Vigil' On Sunday, September 28, 2008 At 1:30 P.M. At The Syro-Malabar Cathedral Grounds, 5000 St. Charles Road, Bellwood, Illinois.

 

Please Be Kind Enough To Make This Announcement During This Sunday's Service And Encourage The Congregation To Join The 'Peace Rally' On Sept. 28th, 2008.

 

For More Information, You May Visit: www.fiacona.org.

 

Yours In Christ,

 

+Bishop Jacob Angadiath

Bishop Of Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese Of Chicago

 

P.S:  I Invite Your Suggestions And Cooperation To Form A Plan Of Action To Address This Issue More Effectively, So That Such Painful Situations May Not Happen Again In The Future."