DIMAPUR, JUNE 6 (MExN): To mark the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Covenant of Reconciliation (CoR), the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has requested, through the Joint Christian Forum of Nagaland and regional Church Councils/Associations, to ring the church bell/chimes on June 13, 12 noon for a duration of 60 seconds, crossing denominational lines, in all Naga areas.
In an appeal, the FNR stated that by doing this, “we are awakening our consciences and renewing our commitments to reconciliation and peace. Such an act is a spiritual speech that Nagas want peace to prevail and flourish, reconcile to embrace a fuller humanity.”
By the same token, it further requested all the churches to take a brief moment to pray for peace and reconciliation on Sunday, June 16, in all the churches and worship places.
The FNR asserted that the signing of the “Covenant of Reconciliation” (CoR), on June 13, 2009, by top leaders of the Naga National Political groups led to the end of factional killings and violence, which was erstwhile an everyday affair.
Although, a small beginning, citizens are witnesses to the positive steps our leaders have taken. While, the path ahead is still in construction, the memory of what was our past and a deep desire to move on in the direction of continual transformation is the yearning of all citizens, it said.
The FNR believed that “our symbolic participation for peace and reconciliation will be testimony to the world and will deepen our understanding of and commitment to its values and principles.”
