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14 February, 2012
Felicitations to Most Rev.Datuk Bolly Lapok
Fourth Archbishop of the Anglican Province of SE Asia
History was made on 12th February 2012 when Most Rev. Datuk Bolly Lapok, the first Iban and Sarawakian, was installed as the 4rth Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in South East Asia. His pastoral jurisdiction covers the Anglican diocese of Sabah, Kuching, West Malaysia and Singapore which also includes the nine nations of Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Nepal. More than 2000 Anglicans including 100 guests from many countries, the Deputy Chief Minister and other Government dignitaries with their spouses, attended the grand and solemn church service held at St. Thomas Cathedral, in Kuching.
Rev. Dr. Henriette Hutabarat Lebang, General Secretary, brought greetings and wishes on behalf of the Christian Conference of Asia. Rev. Dr. Herman Shastri, General Secretary, Council of Churches of Malaysia and member of the CCA General Committee, also attended this memorable occasion.
In his sermon during the service, the 60 year old Archbishop said that he felt humbled by the grand installation ceremony and the new task in front of him. Earlier, while responding to the media on his election he commented that ".... there are few provinces in the Anglican world that are as diverse as the Province of S.E.Asia. Given so heavy a responsibility and so high a calling, I feel so small and so unequal. This is definitely one of those mysterious ways of God." He also requested the support of everyone for God's calling.
Hearty and warm congratulations, Archbishop, from the family of the Christian Conference of Asia.
May God lead you and give you wisdom in the discharge of the duties and responsibilities of your high office.
CCA Communications
posted by communications on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 |
