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| Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh visits Trai Gao shrine. Photo: Dao Tuan |
At Nghi Phuong commune (Nghi Loc), Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh wished a peaceful and happy Christmas to Priest Nguyen Van Hieu - Deputy Director of the An Ton pilgrimage center, Trai Gao sanctuary, Catholic dignitaries and parishioners of Trai Gao parish and My Yen parish.
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| The Provincial Party Secretary acknowledged the contributions of Trai Gao parish to the overall development of the province and locality. Photo: Dao Tuan |
Expressing his joy on the occasion of Christmas, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh affirmed that the Party and State always respect the right to choose faith and religion of all citizens. Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh emphasized that the good values of Catholicism are not only reserved for the Catholic community of 290,000 people but have increasingly spread and become a universal element in social life in Nghe An. The interweaving of faith in God and the country's traditional moral values have blended together to create a spiritual and cultural space for the people.
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| Speaking with Catholic dignitaries of Trai Gao parish, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh acknowledged the positive contributions of Catholic dignitaries and parishioners to the overall development of the province. Photo: Dao Tuan |
Delighted with the changes in Trai Gao parish, the Provincial Party Secretary acknowledged the positive contributions of Catholic dignitaries and parishioners to the overall development of the province; many outstanding Catholic personalities, intellectuals, and businessmen have accompanied the cause of innovation, industrialization, and modernization of the country. The Provincial Party Secretary hopes that priest Nguyen Van Hieu and other dignitaries and officials will continue to make efforts and make many contributions to constantly consolidate and strengthen the great national unity bloc, for the growth of the homeland.
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| Priest Nguyen Van Hieu (second from right) - Deputy Director of Trai Gao pilgrimage center thanks the Provincial Party Secretary for his attention to the Catholic community. Photo: Dao Tuan |
Sharing with Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh and members of the delegation, priest Nguyen Van Hieu - Deputy Director of Trai Gao pilgrimage center thanked the deep concern of Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh personally as well as the Provincial Party Committee, People's Committee, and Provincial Fatherland Front Committee for Trai Gao parish and Catholics.
Priest Nguyen Van Hieu said that Trai Gao sanctuary is the main pilgrimage center of Vinh Diocese. For many years, this place has become a destination not only for Catholics but also attracts a large number of people from all over to visit. Priest Nguyen Van Hieu affirmed that the growth of Trai Gao sanctuary has very practical and important support from the Party committees and authorities of the province and locality. On the occasion of Christmas 2018, Priest Nguyen Van Hieu also sent his best wishes to Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Dac Vinh and the members of the delegation.
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| Provincial Party Secretary presents flowers to congratulate Catholic dignitaries at Trai Gao shrine. Photo: Dao Tuan |
Visiting Thuan Nghia Parish, Quynh Lam Commune (Quynh Luu), in a sincere atmosphere, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh congratulated Father Nguyen Van Dinh - Dean and Parish Priest of Thuan Nghia. Through the parish priest, the Provincial Party Secretary also sent best wishes to the community and Christians of Thuan Nghia. |
| Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh visited and congratulated Thuan Nghia Parish. Photo: Dao Tuan |
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| Parish Priest Nguyen Van Dinh informed the Provincial Party Secretary about some situations of Thuan Nghia parish. Photo: Dao Tuan |
Appreciating the role of priests and Catholic dignitaries of Thuan Nghia diocese in leading parishioners to remain faithful to their religion, promote national spirit, and boost socio-economic development, the Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation affirmed that the Party and State always pay attention to religions in general and Catholicism in particular. All activities of the State are carried out according to the motto of the people, by the people and for the people. Therefore, they must be subject to the supervision of the people and listen to the people's opinions.
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| The Provincial Party Secretary hopes that Catholic dignitaries and parishioners will continue to accompany Party Committees and authorities at all levels to effectively carry out socio-economic development movements. Photo: Dao Tuan |
Clearly feeling the coordination, sharing and understanding between the Quynh Luu district government and Thuan Nghia parish in recent times, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh said that this is very necessary to meet practical demands and better care for people's lives.
In the warm atmosphere of the new Christmas season, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh wished Catholic dignitaries and parishioners in Thuan Nghia a peaceful and happy Christmas mass.
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| Provincial Party Secretary presents flowers to congratulate priest Nguyen Van Dinh and dignitaries of Thuan Nghia diocese. Photo: Dao Tuan |
Thanking Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh, Priest Nguyen Van Dinh said he will work with Catholic dignitaries to guide the Catholic and Christian communities to actively participate in socio-economic development movements, contributing to the realization of the common goals of the locality.
On this occasion, the Provincial Party Secretary also visited Thuan Nghia parish church and witnessed some activities preparing to welcome Christmas there.
Some photos of Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh visiting Trai Gao parish and Thuan Nghia parish:
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| Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh visits the statue of Saint An Ton. Photo: Dao Tuan |
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| Saint An Ton Temple at Trai Gao sacred site. Photo: Dao Tuan |
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| Thuan Nghia Parish Church. Photo: Dao Tuan |
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| Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Dac Vinh visits Thuan Nghia parish church. Photo: Dao Tuan |
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| Thuan Nghia parish art troupe practices performing to prepare for Christmas. Photo: Dao Tuan |
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