Udupi: Bishop Dr Gerald Condoles Demise of Adichunchanagiri Swamiji
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SM)
Udupi, Jan 15: Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Udupi diocese conveyed a condolence message on the demise of Adichunchanagiri Math chief Balaganagadharanath Swamiji, and said that it is a great loss to the society.
A press meet was by the Bishop on Monday January 14.
“The Swamiji's life was spent on upholding great human values. In the field of social service, education and religion, his
contribution was immense and remarkable," he said.
"He believed in multicultural and multireligious practices. He was the life source for countless insolvents. The swamiji has been offering humanitarian services to mankind for the last four decades. He will be remembered forever. He never hesitated to help the poor and needy”, he added.
“May his soul rest in peace," the Bishop said.
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Tony Francis, Udupi
Wed, Jan 16 2013Our Udupi Bishop is a wonderful person. He is the best Bishop, no doubt. We all Udupians pray for you dear Rev. Dr. Gerald.
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Ronny Crasta, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 15 2013Mangalore Bishop too should have made a similar press statement.
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Rakesh Pinto, Dubai
Tue, Jan 15 2013I heard Udupi bishop is very dynamic, other day i was listening to Walter Nandalike's speech at USWAS shirva, live..full of praise for bishop. We should have such leaders who introrespect all religions
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Dr Kiran VSA, Udupi
Tue, Jan 15 2013A progressive step by Bishop Jerry. Such steps foster inter community relations. We need dialogues than clashes and violence. Lets strive to heal the injuries and step towards harmony.
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Shash Shetty, Santhoor
Tue, Jan 15 2013Thank you Bishop for upholding the humanity above the sect. A enlightened souls can show the way us to see our country become a multiculture, tolerant and matured democracy. May god help you with your noble cause.
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