Improving the effectiveness of religious affairs in the new situation.

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of July 27th, in Vinh City, the Religious Affairs Department (under the Department of Internal Affairs) solemnly organized a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the traditional day of the State management sector on religion (August 2nd, 1955 - 2015).

Attending the event were Comrade Le Xuan Dai - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, representatives of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Council, provincial departments and agencies, and generations of people who have worked in state management of religion throughout the years.

Delegates attending the anniversary celebration

The commemorative speech reviewed the 60-year tradition and growth of the state management of religion, linked to the historical periods of the country. In Nghe An, before 1992, religious affairs in general, including state management of religion, were advised by the Provincial Party Committee's Religious Affairs Department and the Ethnic Affairs Department, and the Fatherland Front Committee to the Party Committee and government. Throughout the revolutionary periods, generations of religious affairs workers of the Party, government, and Fatherland Front have overcome countless difficulties and hardships to fulfill their duties, making worthy contributions to the cause of building and protecting the homeland and consolidating national unity.

Mr. Luu Cong Vinh, Deputy Director of the Department of Internal Affairs and Head of the Provincial Religious Affairs Committee, delivered a speech reviewing the 60-year tradition of state management of religious affairs.

The ceremony was attended by generations of religious workers from different periods.

After the establishment, consolidation, and operation of the provincial religious affairs department and the religious affairs offices of districts, cities, and towns, which serve as the coordinating hub for religious affairs with other sectors and religious organizations, the state management of religion has undergone a significant transformation.

Recognizing the crucial role of state management of religion in the province, the Provincial Religious Affairs Committee and local religious affairs departments have advised the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Committee, and local Party committees and authorities to promptly and correctly address the legitimate religious needs of religious organizations and individuals, such as: ordination, appointment, and transfer of religious dignitaries; construction and renovation of places of worship; and organization of major religious ceremonies.

To date, the province has built and restored hundreds of churches, parish houses, catechism schools, and other places of worship; established 29 parishes and 44 congregations of the Catholic Church; established the Vietnam Buddhist Association of Nghe An province; restored 45 temples and built one Buddhist prayer hall.

Mr. Phan Dinh Suu, Head of Department PA88 (Provincial Police), hopes that all levels and sectors will continue to pay attention to the state management of religion.

The legitimate land needs of religious establishments have been largely addressed satisfactorily and in accordance with the law, with nearly 97% of religious establishments having been granted land use rights certificates. Particular attention has been paid to mobilizing followers and enlisting the support of religious leaders. The relationship between the government and religious organizations, including their leaders and officials, has been built and strengthened based on trust, sincerity, reliability, and high consensus in resolving religious needs and complex issues, contributing to maintaining political stability, security, and order, and promoting socio-economic development in localities.

Comrade Le Xuan Dai - Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - expressed his wish that officials and civil servants in the state management sector on religion would continue to uphold traditions and actively improve their professional skills and expertise to enhance the effectiveness of religious affairs work in the new situation.

Speaking at the ceremony, Comrade Le Xuan Dai - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - acknowledged and highly appreciated the contributions of generations working in religious affairs in general, and state management of religion in particular, in advising the Party Committee and the government on implementing policies and guidelines regarding religion, resolving the legitimate and lawful religious needs of the people, and mobilizing religious followers, dignitaries, and officials to comply with the Party's policies and state laws, and actively participate in the construction and protection of the nation and homeland.

The comrade expressed his wish that officials and civil servants in the state management sector on religion would continue to uphold their roles and responsibilities, actively improve their professional skills and expertise, and do a good job in advising, disseminating information, and mobilizing support to help Party committees and governments at all levels enhance the effectiveness of religious affairs in the new situation.

Representatives of the state management agency for religious affairs received a banner commemorating 60 years of development and growth from the Provincial People's Committee.

On this occasion, the Provincial People's Committee presented a commemorative banner celebrating 60 years of establishment and development to the State Management Department for Religion in Nghe An province.

Khanh Ly