Yen Dai parish opens the week of adoration
(Baonghean.vn) - At the opening ceremony, through rituals, the parish reiterated the importance of the adoration week; called on the parishioners to join in offering the Holy Mass solemnly and reverently.
On June 21, Yen Dai Parish in Nghi Phu Commune, Vinh City held the opening ceremony of the 96th Eucharistic Adoration Week.
Attending were Bishop Nguyen Van Vien, Auxiliary Bishop of Vinh Diocese, priests from his hometown, Cau Ram Deanery, and many people inside and outside Yen Dai Parish, Cau Ram Deanery.
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| The procession before the main ceremony was solemnly held. Photo: Hong An |
Located in the Northeast of Vinh city, Yen Dai parish was separated and established from Lang Anh parish (Nghi Loc district) in 1923, belonging to Cau Ram diocese (Vinh city); with 3 parishes (Dong Kien, Dong Yen and Dong Tan), has about 5,500 parishioners, currently led by priest Lui Nguyen Van Nga as parish priest.
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| Many priests and parishioners attended the opening mass of the Eucharistic adoration week in Yen Dai parish. Photo: Hong An |
Over the years, the lives of parishioners in the area have changed significantly. The majority of parishioners are God-fearing and patriotic people.
It is known that recently, the Parish has completed the final items of the Parish Church construction in time to welcome the Eucharistic adoration week.
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| Performing the ritual of proclamation of the word of God. Photo: Hong An |
This is also the largest modern Catholic church in Vietnam with a total construction cost of nearly 100 billion VND, mainly mobilized from the people and contributions from benefactors and parishioners working far away.
The adoration week is expected to last for 3 consecutive days, the closing mass will take place on the afternoon of June 23, 2019.
