Council of Bishops' decision dampened spirits of

conspirators

Prayagraj, 20 Aug (HS): Bishop Morris Edgar Dan of the

Lucknow Diocese has returned to Prayagraj after participating in the crucial

Bishops' Council meeting held at the Church of North India (CNI) headquarters

in New Delhi. His arrival, following a historic two-year extension from the

Delhi court, sparked unprecedented enthusiasm among the Christian community and

supporters. Upon returning from the CNI building in New Delhi to his office in

Prayagraj, he was greeted with a rousing welcome by the crowd already present

there. Following the grand welcome at the office, the entire Lucknow Diocese

was immersed in the sound of fireworks and celebration until late in the

evening.

Overjoyed by the decision, supporters, employees, and

members of the Christian community set off fireworks outside the office

premises. The entire campus was filled with the deafening sound of

firecrackers. Sweets were distributed among the staff and visitors present at

the premises. People were seen greeting each other with sweets and hugs. The

celebratory atmosphere became even more joyous when drums and trumpets rang out

in the office premises. The office staff danced to the beats of drums to

express their joy at the Bishop's extension and the Bishop's return from a

successful meeting of the Bishops' Council.

Supporters expressed their gratitude to CNI Moderator Dr.

Paritosh Canning for this historic decision. Many prominent Christian figures

and staff were present at the Diocese office to congratulate and welcome Bishop

Morris Edgar Dan. Among those who provided the grand welcome were Rev. Dr.

Vinita Eusebius, Lalit Eusebius, Pastor Praveen Massey, SK Nath, Johnson David

Johnson, Arun Paul, Treasurer Sunil Verma, Media Incharge, Spokesperson Rakesh

Kumar, Vijay Kumar, and Pappu. All these senior figures presented the Bishop

with bouquets of flowers, conveying their best wishes, and commending his

successful leadership.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi