Myanmar’s military junta set fire to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the Diocese of Banmaw on March 16 before St. Patrick’s feast day. The attack left the historic church destroyed during military operations. This follows a previous assault on February 26, when the cathedral’s rectory, diocesan offices, and schools were also burned. Myanmar has been in civil war since 2021, with religious minorities, including the country’s 27,000 Catholics in Banmaw, facing severe persecution.

  • Father, we pray that the Catholics in Banmaw and throughout Myanmar remain steadfast in their faith despite the destruction of their sacred places (The Holy Bible, Matthew 5:10).
  • Father, we pray, for Your intervention to bring Justice, protect the innocent, and restore Peace in the war-torn nation (The Holy Bible, Psalm 82:3).

News Source: Aleteia

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