December 24, 2021 | 19:48 (GMT+7)
MR7 extends Christmas greetings to Catholics of Xuan Loc Diocese
PANO – Maj. Gen. Do Van Banh, Deputy Political Commissar of Military Region (MR) 7, wished Catholics in the Diocese of Xuan Loc in the southern province of Dong Nai a merry Christmas during a visit to the diocese's bishop office on December 23.
On the visit, General Banh said that the military region has focused on building solidarity between the armed forces and ethnic minorities and religious people since 2020. Notably, 32 constructions for cultural and sport activities have been built to serve ethnic minorities.
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Delegates in a joint photo at the event |
In addition, the military region mobilized hundreds of troops to transport food to locals, including Catholics, during the recent outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In turn, Bishop Do Van Ngan expressed his gratitude to MR7’s Party Committee and leadership for their care for Xuan Loc Diocese, stressing that the support will contribute to building military-civilian solidarity and religious unity.
Translated by Trung Thanh