Africa-Press – Angola. The president of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome (Ceast), Dom José Manuel Imbamba, called on Saturday to the need to work permanently by an inclusive, fraternal and tolerant Angola.
Speaking to the press, after being distinguished with the commemorative medal of the 50 years of national independence, in the Peace and Development class, said it is necessary to adopt a renewed political culture, so that moments of conviviality, sharing, solidarity, inclusion and friendship are a constant custom.
Commitment to Angola
He acknowledged that youth undoubtedly represents the future, joy, commitment, work and knowledge of the country.
For this reason, he said he becomes an imperative to invigorate the intelligence of his own youth in order to cultivate a culture of opening, welcoming, study, work and commitment to Angola. ‘Such is my yearning’.
The president of CEAST praised the initiative to award the personalities who stood out for the homeland, which aware with the celebration of the Jubilee in the Catholic Church.
The Jubilee, in the religious context, said, ‘it essentially represents a moment of reunion of disrupted people, people who have suffered injustices and marginalized people’.
He believes that from now on a new beginning is glimpsed, a new impetus for the country. ‘And from this comprehensive paradigm, I think we will have a different Angola, a cohesive Angola and an Angola who smiled at all her children.’
Commitment to human dignity
For its part, the Archbishop of Luanda, Dom Filomeno Vieira Dias, also awarded the commemorative medal of the 50 years of national independence, in the Peace and Development class, pointed out that the tribute is a stimulus for the Catholic Church to maintain its commitment to human dignity and the well-being of the community.
The prelate stressed that the tribute is part of the promotion of happiness, progress and development of all Angolans.
‘This act, more than merely individual and personal recognition, represents the gratitude of the Angolan nation for the admirable, passionate and selfless dedication of numerous ecclesiastical agents – lay people, homes and priests – for the country’s development,’ he said.
He said that it was a reason for deep joy and satisfaction, marking the need to proceed jointly in building a space of truth and charity, welcoming all those who see in Angola their homeland and their place of full human fulfillment.
The Archbishop of Lunda considered auspicious that, on the occasion of this fiftieth anniversary, Angola revisits his history and expresses this deep feeling of gratitude and tribute to his children.
He acknowledged that Angola is today the result of the sacrifices, struggles and the unshakable dedication of numerous heroic generations.
He has appealed to young people to be a source of hope in a prosperous future, through actions that help to magnify society and develop the country.
The tribute is part of the celebrations of the 50 years of national independence, which are marked on November 11.
In this 4th institutional ceremony, 670 citizens were distinguished by their relevant contributions to the country of these, 187 will be awarded in the independence class and 483 in the Peace and Development class, by organizational imperatives, decorations are granted at different stages, through various ceremonies for performing over the period of festivities.
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