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Kohima: A plaque inscribed with the Lord's Prayer in Tenyidie now sits on the Mount of Olives. It went up at the historic Pater Noster Church in Jerusalem on October 24. This marks a major moment for the Angami Catholic community of Nagaland. The Pater Noster Committee of the Angami Catholic Union pushed the project forward.
Neivikuolie Nicholas chaired the inaugural event. Sister Rita Tekoneinuo Miasalhou delivered the invocation. Nosazol Charles, the committee convenor, noted the idea began during a 2018 pilgrimage. The committee formed that December. They honored late catechist Sousahie Philip Dzüvichü, who originally translated the text. Charles said the plaque stands for more than words. In his address, he explained, "It symbolised faith in Jesus Christ, pride in the mother tongue, and a bond with the universal Christian community."
Rev. Fr. Dr. Keduolhou George, principal of St. Joseph College, blessed the plaque. Dr. Seyiekhrietuo John, president of the ACU, handled the inauguration. The ceremony included a hymn and a collective recitation of the prayer. Rev. Fr. Dr. Vilasal Godfrey Thapo then held a Holy Mass at the Pater Noster Chapel.
Key backers made the installation possible. Charles thanked Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli for moving their petition forward after his 2022 visit to Nagaland. The French Consulate General and Rev. Fr. Luc Pareydt, SJ, granted the final permissions. The Carmelite Sisters, led by Prioress Sr. Agathe and Secretary Sr. Anaywah, oversaw the physical setup. Rev. Fr. James Kulvi, SJ, and Bishop of Kohima, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, also provided vital support.
Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio acted as the chief benefactor for the original pilgrimage. State officials and the Department of Minority Affairs provided additional help. Zelapranuo Rose Kire, the ACU general secretary, closed the program with a vote of thanks.
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