Christian Churches in Pathein Celebrate Bible Day Together
Christian church leaders and faithful from different denominations gathered at St. Peter Cathedral in Pathein on Sunday, August 16, 2026, for the Bible Day Celebration of the Christian Ecumenical Fellowship.
The celebration began at 10:30 a.m. and featured the participation of church leaders and members from various Christian denominations in the region. Msgr. Pius Win Than, Fr. Fidelis, and many Catholic faithful participated on behalf of the Catholic Church.
The celebration was held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and featured a total of 14 program items. Fr. Fidelis, Associate Priest of St. Peter Cathedral, Pathein Diocese, served as the Chairperson of the celebration.
Sermon on the Holy Word of God
Sayar U Zaw Moe Sein delivered the Sermon on the theme “The Holy Word of God: Building a World of Love.”
He reflected on the many voices and sounds people hear every day. Some sounds give us headaches; some make us feel distressed or troubled. Some are frightening, while others are sad. Some make us angry, while others bring us joy. In our daily lives, we hear all kinds of sounds and voices from the people and the world around us.
Among all these voices and sounds, he noted, the voice of God may not always be among them. Therefore, if we want to hear God’s voice, we need to read the Holy Bible.
“The Bible is life for our daily living, and it is a precious treasure that every Christian should value and cherish,” he said.
He encouraged all Christians to read the Bible, believe in its teachings, and put them into practice in their daily lives. The Bible already teaches us to love one another. He emphasized that Christians should not only love those who love them, but also be able to love those who do not love them.
“May we all become people who share love, express love, and live in love. Let us put God’s Word into action and build a world of love together,” he concluded.
Program Highlights
The celebration featured a rich program that brought together Christians from different traditions. The program included:
- Opening Prayer — Dr. War Htoo
- Welcome speech — Sayar U Tun Hla
- Sharing the work of the Myanmar Bible Society — Sayar U Zaw Moe Sein
- Collecting donations for Bible Day — Choir, Kothaphyu
- Donation of money — Sayarma Ms. Su Su Kyaw
- Mutual Bible Reading — Sayar Lay War
- Special Prayer — Sayar Win Naing
- Reading of the Scriptures related to the sermon — Sayama Evelyn Akaw
- Reading of the Bible in different denominations (Proverbs 3:3)
- Hymn Singing
- Sermon — Sayar U Zaw Moe Sein
- Praise from the Catholic Church
- Thank you and announcements — Sayar Saw Rubi (Secretary)
- Hymn Singing
A Spirit of Unity
The Bible Day Celebration brought together Christians from different denominations in a spirit of unity and shared faith. The event highlighted the common foundation of Scripture that unites all Christians, regardless of their denominational backgrounds.
After the programs were successfully held, Msgr. Pius Win Than gave a closing blessing, and the ceremony was concluded.
The celebration in Pathein serves as a reminder of the power of God’s Word to unite believers and inspire them to build a world of love together.
By RVA Pwo Karen Service
