People displaced by fighting in north-western Myanmar between junta forces and anti-junta fighters are seen at a camp in Chin State, Myanmar, on May 31, 2021. (Reuters photo)
By LiCAS.news
Sep 3 2021
A group of Christians in the village of Tal in Myanmar’s Falam area in Chin state reconsecrated their church after it was occupied by soldiers in recent months.
“Reconsecration” is the act or process of reclaiming a sacred space especially after it is used for other purposes than worship.
At least 40 Christian church leaders and faithful participated in the reconsecration worship service on August 28, said a report from rights group International Christian Concern (ICC).
The report said government forces in pursuit of insurgents have camped inside the church in the past months.
“The soldiers used the building without any regard and did disgraceful things such as leaving trash and leftover food … throwing away Bibles and hymn books or using them for different purposes,” said the report.
“Given that the church was treated far beyond its dignity and could no longer be used for its purpose after the left, the church decided to re-dedicate ,” said the ICC report.
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