We are one people from the same family. We have common character and common tradition. That sentiment was echoed by Bishop Yohannes. Politics is one thing and religion is another. The people of this parish can put politics aside and come together as part of the Universal Church to pray for peace, he said.
Peace is possible.
E lizabeth Sebhat, a member of the parish who was born in Ethiopia, said that the parish is so very excited by the visit of the two bishops. Ethiopians and Eritreans are one family, one blood. We are brothers. We are the same. Before confirming the children, Archbishop Souraphiel reminded them that they were to be confirmed in the faith of your fathers and mothers, in the faith of your grandparents.