St John’s Cathedral celebrates Hong Kong’s achievements in a special service

Publish Date: 19-Jul-2017

St John’s Cathedral held a special service “Celebrating Hong Kong” on 9 July 2017 to celebrate the vibrancy, diversity and achievements of Hong Kong. During the service, faith leaders and the Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR took part in candle lighting and prayed that the city may be blessed with peace and love.

The “Celebrating Hong Kong” service was led by The Most Reverend Dr Paul Kwong, Archbishop and Primate of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. Amongst the congregation were the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR Mrs Carrie Lam, representatives of consulates-general, and representatives of many Christian denominations and of the Muslim, Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist faiths. Over 400 people attended the service.

In the opening prayer, Archbishop Paul Kwong thanked God for the many blessings upon the life of Hong Kong and for those who offered themselves for public service. “We join together to offer our hopes and dreams for this place, and ask for the strength to strive for the greater good. We come to pray for all the people of Hong Kong, our nation and our world,” he said.

Previous News Article

Back

Next News Article