People of all faiths to gather to Pray for Burma

People of all faiths to gather to Pray for Burma

October 20, 2007

Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and people of all faiths and spiritualities will join in solidarity with the people of Burma this Sunday October 21st.

“Following the recent upheavals in Burma, led by courageous monks and nuns, Australians will come together for a day of cultural celebration and reflection. They are responding to an invitation issued by the National Council of Churches in Australia and Caritas Australia to participate in a National Day of Prayer for Burma”, said Jack de Groot, Caritas Australia’s CEO.

“Around the country, faith communities will include special prayers for the people of Burma during their weekend services,” Mr de Groot said.

An interfaith gathering will be held in Sydney’s Martin Place. Buddhist monks will commence the main event with incantations, followed by a cultural reflection of dance and traditional music.

Leaders of major faiths in Australia will then lead a prayer or reflection from their respective traditions in remembrance of those people affected by the brutal Burmese regime. A silent procession to St James Church in Phillip St will follow and culminate in Hyde Park with a symbolic water ritual of solidarity for the people of Burma.

Participants will create a wave of red as they dress in a colour to express solidarity with the monks and nuns who have been killed, injured and interred following their courageous calls for an end to oppression in their country.

Interfaith Prayer Gathering for Burma

When: 21st October, 2007 1pm

Where: Martin Place, Sydney, CBD

 
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