The local authorities extended Christmas greetings to Bishop Nguyen Hung Vi ofthe Kon Tum Diocese; Priest Do Hieu, head of the Kon Tum city parish; Pastor AnUoc, President of the Vietnam United World Mission Church; as well asCatholic and Christian priests, pastors, and followers in the province.
The provincial officials wished the religious dignitaries and followers a merryChristmas and a happy New Year, hoping they will make further contributions tolocal development.
The religious dignitaries were urged to continue promoting their role inencouraging followers to be law-abiding citizens, and enthusiastically respondto patriotic emulation movements, thus contributing to national unity.
The dignitaries thanked the provincial leaders for facilitating the operationof religious establishments and followers’ religious practices in line with thelaw.
They vowed to persuade followers in the province to work together to build thegreat national unity, help disadvantaged families, and actively participate inpatriotic emulation movements launched by central and local authorities.
On the occasion, Kon Tum city and districts sent many delegations to visitreligious dignitaries and worshipping facilities in the localities. –VNA