Lahore Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Syed Amir Raza visited St. Mary’s Church on Sunday. Mary Magdalene Lahore Cantt to express solidarity with the Christian community on the auspicious occasion of Easter.
Amidst the joyous Easter ceremony, the Lahore Corps Commander participated in various rituals, including the cutting of the Easter cake, symbolizing the communal celebration and friendship between different faiths. He expressed his warm wishes to the Christian community and emphasized its invaluable contribution to the defense and development of the nation.
Lt Gen Syed Amir Raza highlighted the indelible mark left by the Christian community on the pattern of Pakistan and appreciated their unwavering devotion and sacrifices. He highlighted the key role they played in the establishment and stability of the nation and paid tribute to their selfless service.
Lt Gen Syed Amir Raza expressed the importance of promoting inter-faith harmony and tolerance and stressed the urgent need for national consensus and unity. He asserted that collective solidarity is paramount to thwart the plans of those who seek to disrupt peace and harmony in the country.
Pastor Akram Gill echoed the sentiment of unity and affirmed the steadfast resolve of the Pakistani nation to reject divisive propaganda. He welcomed the Corps Commander’s visit to Lahore as a testament to the nation’s commitment to inclusiveness and mutual respect among all communities.
The visit of the choir commander in Lahore at the church of St. Mary Magdalene represents a poignant symbol of unity that reaffirms Pakistan’s rich tapestry of diversity and its commitment to the principles of harmony and coexistence.
