Thailand: Interfaith prayers for victims of shrine bomb
Thailand paid homage to victims of the bomb blast at the Erewan shrine in Bangkok, in an interfaith ceremony on Friday. Buddhist monks were joined by Muslim, Christian, Hindu and Sikh faith leaders at the temple. The ceremony was also attended by local authorities and foreign representatives.
A message from the Thai Catholic Bishops Conference was shared during the service. The text expressed sadness at the loss of life and condolences to the victims families. It condemned all forms of violence. The Bishops also urged the Thai population to work together to restore unity in order to face the future in a climate of peace and reconciliation. The Catholic Church assures fervent prayers for the families of the victims and full support for the entire nation.
Twenty people died and more than a hundred were injured in the blast last Monday. Municipal staff worked day and night repairing the damage caused to the historic shrine.
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