Congregation sacks nun who protested against Bishop Mulakkal

Wed, Aug 07 2019 03:38:36 PM

Wayanad (Kerala), Aug 7 (IANS): The Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC) on Wednesday dismissed Sister Lucy Kalapurakkal from the church at Manathavady in Kerala for disobeying church authorities.

A high level committee of the FCC took the decision of Sister Kalapurakkal's dismissal on May 11 after getting a clearance from the Vatican.

Sister Kalapurakkal had last year supported the nuns' strike in the state demanding the arrest of rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who headed the Roman Catholic Diocese in Jalandhar.

Sr Lucy Kalapurakkal

A nun had filed an FIR accusing against Mulakkal of having raped her at Kerala's Kuravilangad church between 2014 and 2016. Mulakkal was arrested in September following the protest and is currently out on bail.

However, Sister Kalapurakkal became a target of the Church authorities after she joined the nuns protest against the delay in Mulakkal's arrest despite the FIR against him.

Since then she had been receiving notices from the church on flimsy charges such as airing her opinion about the bishop on TV channels, owning a car and writing a book.

Speaking to the media at her convent, Sister Kalapurakkal said that two senior nuns today asked her to sign a letter. "I told them will not sign the letter till I read it. It was after that they allowed me to read the letter, the first sentence of which said that I have been dismissed and asked to vacate the convent in 10 days," she said.

"I never did anything wrong. All I did was to lend support to the hapless nuns, who were protesting. What's the problem, if I own a car or write a book?" asked the nun.

"I will now seek legal recourse with the help of my well wishers. I don't think I am bad in any respect compared to the over 7,000 nuns in our congregation. I consider myself a very good nun," she added.

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ThomasAquin, Mangaluru
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Poverty. Chastity. Obedience. Whatever happened to these three vows of Nunhood? Bishop apart. He will face his own demons.

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Lily Grace D Silva, Mumbai
Thu, Aug 08 2019
We Catholics have legal dept. handled by the Church Authorities. Any matter, we are supposed to give in writing along with the proofs. Its a long process. Every thing will be carefully handled, witnesses are called for their views etc.
In view of this, why go in public and protest? Also, as repeatedly asked, why she kept quiet for so long? Let her answer this.

My humble request to you is, the matter is known to you and the Congregation. You cannot claim you are good. Neither I can say so. Only God is the supreme judge. Do not waste more time in protesting or arguing. Time is little or not known when God calls us. We are to be ready for the final call from God our Father.

Accept the letter and serve the people from your place.

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AARADHYA, MANGALURU
Thu, Aug 08 2019
if your court was so good
this situation wouldn't have come
If anyone has done wrong its wrong let it be politician or priest from any community
if a sister can't have a car then why all priest are having cars and also bungalows
let us support the truth

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David Pais, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 08 2019
do indian court judges take corruption from da accused 2 favour da cases???????? da nun should have gone 2 da court of Jesus. she didn't. da is y dis catastrophe.

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John V., Mangalore
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Jossey Saldanha
People like you who support rapes by priests are still around. who support rapist priests and victimize the victims. Did the nun tell you that she enjoyed the rape? For your info, consensual sex is enjoyed but rape is not. Shame on you.

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Jossey Saldanha, Nashville
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Does she have any Proof of Rape ?
Courts cannot give Judgments on Stories ...

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Wilfred J. Lewis, Matpady-Brahmavar/ New York, USA
Thu, Aug 08 2019
The accused nun is sent home for permanent, one is sacked now. What about the rest three nuns?. Why they are not sacked yet?

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Rita, Germany
Thu, Aug 08 2019
I find it is correct that she is being expelled.Protesting against was ok but she was supposed to be under superior ,and she didnt listen to her .when they /she lives in a community have to listen to superior.second about writing a book?did she ask her superior?same to own a car of her own is not possible.but to all is possible.when she is a rebell then she is not fit to live in community.let her go out.Sisters live always as a community.

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Clifford, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Salute to you sister Lucy fighting for the rape victim. Fight until you get justice. Great courage and dedication. Case should be hand over to CBI.

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Alphonse Rodrigues, Udupi
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Daijiworld news:
The statement of nun"I consider myself a very good nun"
It is just like patting her own back for her good work.
Again "Mulakkal of having raped her at Kerala's Kuravilangad church between 2014 and 2016"
Why you the nun, for such a long period kept silence from 2014-2016 having been raped, may be two times or multiple times?
After both of yours misconduct finally complaining proves of personal interests and doubts of your attack on Mulakkal.

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Alexander, Bangalore/USA
Thu, Aug 08 2019
I am Totally agreed on your comment, Nun was quiet for2 years? The first rape attempt by Bishop should bring in the light not wait for 2 years..?

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George, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 08 2019
If the nun keeps silence between 2014-16, dies it mea that she has to be silent for rest of her life. Not necessarily every time to be mute mode.
Here it’s not the victim who speaks, its Sr Lucy, the supporter of injustice speaks, and eventually she is asked to leave, sign the document even before reading as per news report.
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David Pais, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 08 2019
fake name george u r un-aware of nun's congregations. 1st embrace Jesus by baptising den comment.

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Mangalurian, Mangaluru
Thu, Aug 08 2019
This woman had nothing to do with the other woman who was the Superior General of a congregation.

The second woman, the Superior General, lost the elections. And Mulakkal went to support the new Superior General.

The woman who lost the elections had to call a previous junior "Amma". That was too much to as she was "Amma" to the entire congregation for six years. Vanity!!!

That's all there is to it.

But this woman, who had nothing to do with the Superior General who lost elections, went to protest to create a sensation.

This woman was not even based in Punjab, where Mulakkal and the former Superior General were based.

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Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
I can only say that is a sad anecdote in the history of The Catholic Church.

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Jossey Saldanha, Nashville
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Why only after enjoying her fun ...

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Raj, Bengaluru
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Jossey, you tell us! Maybe due to the shock that the path chosen by her to find god turned out to be a place of abuse, threat and suppression? Or maybe due to the shock that there was nowhere to go cos a lot many fathers were making mothers out of sisters?

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Agnello, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
See the irony here, the church which preaches the Gospel - 'Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven' are now become the persecuters of the nun.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
tell da dw readers & commentators truthfully who did da righteousness????????? bishop or nun. i don't want your fun under da sun.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 08 2019
i find so many fake names idiots & blind followers commenting in christian names. .

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John Tauro, M'luru
Wed, Aug 07 2019
If the accuser's supporter is dismissed why not the accused rapist? Why is he out on bail? what kind of justice is this? Here I don't see any difference between bishop Mulakkal and the MLA Kuldeep Sengar.

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NN, NN
Wed, Aug 07 2019
All involved in this sex scandal should have been sacked by the Church now including alleged rape victim too. They should handle their case in their own capacity outside the Church. Why the Church showing double standard here? Why Franco is not sacked?

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NN, NN
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Sexual allegations against the priests and nuns itself are detrimental for the dignity and sanctity of the Church. Accused can win the court battle with efficient lawyers on technical grounds or with benefit of doubt which always goes to the accused. It doesn't mean that sexual crime has not taken place. Therefore, those who involved in sexual allegation should be resigned or removed.

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Wed, Aug 07 2019
All this nonsense was going since ages but was suppressed by force & victimization; but now due to increased awareness and women empowerment, this dirt is slowly spewing out!

It's really disgusting to hear about such incidents at frequent intervals which shows that this is just the top of the iceberg!
In a situation where no one stands by the victims, whatever the paths taken, if nobody from the congregation supports the victim, what other redressal route is there other than suffering or gathering courage to come out in the open and exposing the truth!

It's very good that the innocent people come to know on what is being preached and what really is going on inside such gated religious communities in the name of God!!

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H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri
Wed, Aug 07 2019
As a practicing Catholic, i feel terribly disturbed, by the rampant, abuse, subjugation of justice, rational voice and financial scandals, within the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic church !!!!! Clergymen, priest's, Bishop's, have been guilty of sexual and financial abuse .... when exposed they try to intimidate the victim and swiftly make every attempt to clamp down, on the scandalous episodes, from tumbling out of their closets !!!! When cornered, they threaten the victim's with excommunication from the church !!! The laity who is the real church, must stand united, seek legal assistance and prosecute these guilty priests n Bishop's under Indian Penal Code !!!

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David Pais, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
harish malhotra y do you change your clothes publicly.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
from 2014-2day India has b come lynchistan, rapistan & economy destructionistan.

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Namith, Kottara
Wed, Aug 07 2019
No award wapsi drama now .
No protest
No intolerance brigade

Poor sister has no support

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alwin, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
It is necessary to take action against male and female religious heads for their interference in all matters,taking political and business lead inspite of their are duties specified in the scriputure or in their organisation, It is not human rights violations but it is discipling them. The ex Bishop should have been sacked immediately and the nun should have raised her voice in the interrnal forum. otherwise she should have quit the congregation. In orderr to keep dignity of religion the so called people eitheer sacked or disciplined.Therre are still many who are like in nature should be dispatched to their respective places. otherwise they spoil spirituality of the religions. Lay people should not support such persons

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T Dsouza, Mumbai/Udupi
Wed, Aug 07 2019
So,people should surrender to the suffering and crime committed to them?So rape and sexual a use matters should be solved amicably?So we should scrap the law, constitution and everything in place for a modern society?

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Dan M, Dubai / Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Jesus on sexual abuses in youth and church.

Our Lord's message to John Leary.

Thursday, June 7, 2018:...

Jesus said: “My people, you have seen how your schools are corrupting your children with sexual education at young ages, even about homosexual and transgender people. You are seeing drug overdoses and suicides of young people. Many young adults are being influenced with drugs and pornography. Now some of your people want marijuana legalized, but this could further destroy the minds of your youth. It is hard to get your young adults to pray, come to Mass, and come to Confession because they are being distracted by the evil things of your society. Protect your children from abuse, abortion, and pray for their souls, especially all the children in your own families.”

Jesus said: “My people, it is sad when young children are abused by anyone, but especially when it is a priest. Homosexual priests are also a problem in My Church. These situations may only be a small percentage of all the priests, but it puts a bad light on My priest sons when a few fall into such sins. You have a shortage of priests, so you need to pray for more vocations to the priesthood, and that your active priests remain faithful to their vocations.”

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Jai Prakash, Damaskatte
Wed, Aug 07 2019
As now door of kashmir opened..will come to know soon...all facts about christanity..

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Dan M, Dubai / Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
God in control of everything.

Our Lord's message to Valentina, Sydney.
27 July 2019

Valentina, people are talking and wondering why you have such changeable weather all over the world. I tell you now, you are all going through the last pages of the book I spoke to you, in John, the Book of Revelation and the period of changes in the world. History is about to change forever.”

“I, the Lord, Myself,” He said moving His holy hand in a sweeping circle, “am doing this.”

“I keep shifting your courses of history and they are disturbing your weather and the nature is confused. Even science cannot find an answer as to why all this is happening. Drastically, they are moving and disturbing your planet, until mankind realises that it is God in control of everything, but man is blind and will remain blind and they have no knowledge of My Creation because they are not spiritual enough to discern right from wrong.”

“These disturbing events will persist and will bring catastrophic disasters, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, droughts, heat waves, icy weather, storms and so on, but still this will not awaken people to pray and to change men’s hearts. Their hearts will remain icy cold but this will not change them because their pride will prevent them from doing so, until My fire will come from Heaven to cleanse all evil from this sinful world.”

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Mangalurian, Mangaluru
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Some people here are going by their 'seeking justice' mindset.

There are major differences between a diocesan priest and the religious congregations.

Diocesan priests are not part of a congregation.

Religious congregations are like Benedictines, Carmelites, Jesuits, Capuchins, A.C., Bethany sisters, etc.

The members of the congregations live as a community, where there are superiors (at house, province, international, etc). All members have to take vows of obedience, poverty, etc.

NO ONE FORCES THEM TO TAKE VOWS. But if you want to become a member of that group, you need to take vows, and follow them. Just like a contract at the workplace.

Diocesan priests do not take such vows.

Once cannot live in the community house disobeying the rules. Such persons must be kicked out.

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Anil, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
What rules !!!!!!. A crime has been committed, and it has to be dealt with by the Justice system. No internal enquiries , pardon etc . A full investigation by the police and whoever is guilty should be prosecuted, otherwise people will lose faith in the clergy and the Justice system. Money , power and Goondaism should not be allowed to influence this case . Justice should be blind!!!

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John V., Mangalore
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Those rules are MAN-made rules which have no valid points these days. What contract you are talking about?
God does not force you to serve HIM with condition. He wants you to serve HIm from your own wish and will. Do you mean a God-loving person is not supposed to complain or agitate when something happens against his / her wish? Keeping quiet is making the culprit to victimize the victim more and more. When the Church does not take any action against the rapist and protect him, the victim and her supporters have to raise their voice. In this case the nuns were forced to go police and media. Don't blame them.

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Anand, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Wrong signal sent to the world by Vatican. U sack one and the thousand will leave/desert you.

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John Tauro, M'luru
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Repercussions of injustice have started taking place in countries around the Vatican. Churches are being closed and sold, parishes are being merged, priests are being recruited from African countries, rebellions by the straightforward and upright clergy are being suppressed and withheld from the media.

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RkR, Mangalore/Dubai
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Guilty once should be punished, sacred once should be protected.

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citizen, MANGALURU
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Mathew 5:10
Blessed are they which are persecuted
for righteousness' sake: for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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Jones, Manipal
Wed, Aug 07 2019
The sisters should obey the convent rules or they should leave the convent and join another convent where personal cars are allowed. In few convent there is a rule all vehicles belong to entire community, No one is above rules.

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Evans Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.
Wed, Aug 07 2019
I partially agree with your comment but the question of the car that nun owned makes no sense. That was her choice and she could afford it through some source.

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AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Evans Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA, its my doubt if one has taken the vows can have personal property or marry even if one can afford! If vows are voluntarily taken to bind oneself, then she is in a bad position to have personal car or a husband.

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Jrome, Mangaluru
Wed, Aug 07 2019
All the violations are discovered and acted upon ONLY after the last violation i.e. her support to the protest against the alleged rape by the bishop.

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Jrome, Mangaluru
Wed, Aug 07 2019
What has happened to the biblical statement - ' one who has not sinned cast the first stone'

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David Pais, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
it is 4 da adulterous women.

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Allen, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Wow, This is what happens if you protest against a rapist! Hats off to the congregation!

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Sanjay, Hebri
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Kerela govt should handover the case to CBI for justice, otherwise it will be just an eyewash....the real culprits will escape and the messangers will be targeted.

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Syble, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
If the congregation doesn't support justice Pope should shutdown such congratulations

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David Pais, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
pope is a man near 2 God. he is not chaiwala.

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Allen, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
And what about Bishop? Near 2 Devil?

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David Pais, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
bishop is accused. . . law of da land will check about violation. & God will decide on him. till dat b patient. think about yoga guru's raping. nithyananda, asaram baapu etc..... 2002 massacres in gujarat & in orissa

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Jrome, Mangaluru
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Accused as well as accusers along with those who shield the wrongdoers and persecute the wronged should subjected to divine justice in this very life.

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Dan M, Dubai / Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Jesus on judging others and religious.

Our Lord's message to John Leary.

Sunday, September 2, 2018:
...
Jesus said: “My people, in the Gospel I spoke of all the filthy sins that come out of your hearts as sinners. Many people are quick to judge others’ bad actions, but they quickly forget their own sins. I am the only One to judge all sinners, so avoid judging others. Recently, you have been seeing some clergy accused of abusing young children, and some of these events happened years ago. It has been a bad example that many of these cases were hidden from the public, and possible prosecution. Since all of you are sinners, you all need to pray for sinners and especially for your priests who are being criticized. So instead of judging or criticizing others, you all need to practice what you preach without being hypocrites. Given good example to everyone, because your actions are seen by people on earth, and all of us in heaven.”

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Sri, Bengaluru
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Mentally challenged David pais.. He might be near to God and so he should take appropriate actions.. Giving out statements like after the numerous child molestation cases is too late and too little.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 08 2019
no name just a faku blaming me. if u have guts display your correct name. r u a terrorist in hiding & commenting.

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Mangalurian, Mangaluru
Wed, Aug 07 2019
In the protesters' own country, every nun thinks it is right and proper to protest against something.

This woman broke every rule of the congregation, which is a private association.

She writes books creating sensations, gets money, buys car, but lives in the convent.

She should have been kicked out long ago.

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George, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
If for my sister, i would not allow her to join religious congregation to be kicked out, . Would you?

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Augustine Dsouza, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 07 2019
What wrong has she done so that Vatican had to remove her? If priest has done wrong ,priest must be removed why nun? Please if anyone can talk to Vatican please help to restore tradition, bring back Tridentine Latin Mass in Manglore. Already TLM is in move. DEUS VULT 🛡️

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Thomas Andrade, Toronto
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Do you know how many priests own car today? If priests can own cars, why not nuns? WHY double-standard? Why make hue and cry when nuns protests? Is it wrong to protest when another nun is raped? Do you still want nuns to be raped and other nuns to be mute? Wake up man, we are in the 21st century. If we treat men and women are equal, let's treat priests and nuns too are equal. She bought a car but still lives in a convent, which is commendable. She does not live in her own house. In my opinion she did not break any congregation rules,

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