Believers Eastern Church Dioceses in India Celebrate 74th Republic Day

The 74th Republic Day of India was celebrated in all its solemnity and grandeur by Believers Eastern Church dioceses across India on 26 January 2023.

Flag hoisting ceremonies, singing of the National Anthem, prayer for the nation and cultural programs marked the Republic Day celebrations in all the dioceses.

A few glimpses from the day.

H.G. Joshua Mor Baranabas Episcopa unfurled the national flag during the celebration held at St. Thomas community.

H.G. John Mor Iraneus Episcopa delivered the Republic Day speech at Archdiocese of Delhi.

Republic Day celebration held at Ranchi Diocese.

A snapshot of the Republic Day celebration from Diocese of Chandigarh.

Children holding tricolor as part of the celebrations at Diocese of Jaigaon.

The diocesan team of Diocese of Hyderabad gathered together post the flag-hoisting ceremony.

Praying for the blessing of the nation during the celebration held at Diocese of Shillong.

Children of St. Johannes school in Diocese of Gujarat displaying their patriotism and love for the nation through tapping their feet to a patriotic song.

Flag-hoisting ceremony organized by Mission Province of Solan.