The Archbishop hosted city dignitaries and other collaborators at a Christmas Get-together on the lawns of Archbishop's House, 27 December 2014.
After a welcome prayer by Fr. Devraj Fernandez, Principal of St. Anthony's High School, and a short message by Archbishop Thomas; there were carols sung by a city group. Chief Guest, City Police Commissioner, Surajit Kar Purkayastha, also addressed the gathering and thanked the citizens of the city for making Kolkata the safest city to live in in India. This he reasoned was thanks to the harmony in which different ethnic and religious groups lived. This harmony is what makes the city peaceful and deserving of the tag "City of Joy," and is the spirit of Christmas.
The Mayor of Howrah was also present, as were other religious leaders, dignitaries and members of government.
More carols followed, this time in Bengali (Dilip Rosario and his group), and finally "We wish you a Merry Christmas" by a group of children, brought the formal part of the event to a close. Guest were then free to mingle in fellowship, enjoying snacks, the cake and the coffee being served; perfect in the lovely Kolkata winter evening.
After a welcome prayer by Fr. Devraj Fernandez, Principal of St. Anthony's High School, and a short message by Archbishop Thomas; there were carols sung by a city group. Chief Guest, City Police Commissioner, Surajit Kar Purkayastha, also addressed the gathering and thanked the citizens of the city for making Kolkata the safest city to live in in India. This he reasoned was thanks to the harmony in which different ethnic and religious groups lived. This harmony is what makes the city peaceful and deserving of the tag "City of Joy," and is the spirit of Christmas.
The Mayor of Howrah was also present, as were other religious leaders, dignitaries and members of government.
More carols followed, this time in Bengali (Dilip Rosario and his group), and finally "We wish you a Merry Christmas" by a group of children, brought the formal part of the event to a close. Guest were then free to mingle in fellowship, enjoying snacks, the cake and the coffee being served; perfect in the lovely Kolkata winter evening.
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