Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 26 2008:
WITH HYMN of praise and a sequence of choir in their respective churches, Manipur celebrated Christmas with religious fervour and gaiety on Thursday.
State leaders including Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi and the former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Rishang Keishing along with the Christian community in presence of majority Meitei community prayed for peace and prosperity of the State on the occasion.
Reverend LTimothy Phaomei, pastor Manipur Baptist Convention Centre church administered the intercession and the prayer for all at the convention�s church hall.
Wearing a festive mood, the MBC Centre Church in Imphal during its Christmas celebration witnessed a series of musical performances.
Chief Minister O Ibobi while delivering his short speech, said,�Though there are different communities and faiths, we�re all equal in the eyes of God.
Everyone in this region should be proud of it and should live together peacefully.�
Rajya Sabha MP Rishang Keishing said everyone of us are sinners.