Sister Antolina Martinez de Maranon DC describes the alarming wave of violence and persecution that Christian communities in India, especially in the state of Orissa, are suffering. (Cathoolic News Agency)
The violence began in Orissa, “but has now spread to many more states, even to the state we call the Rome of India, Bangalore, where our provincial house is located.â€
“Nobody is doing anything to stop the radicals from sowing panic and hatred in the minds of simple people and fear and insecurity in the minds of Christians,†Sister Martinez said.
Sister Martinez pointed out that news of the death of a priest or nun in some part of the country comes each day. “The Daughters of Charity are very protected by the Virgin Mary, even those who are in the north amidst the violence. We recognize that and we give thanks to God,†she said.
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