Declaring a Period of National Prayer for and Remembrance of the Late Ka Eraño G. Manalo, Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo
Proclamation No. 1874, issued on September 3, 2009, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, declares a period of national prayer and remembrance for Ka Erao G. Manalo, the late executive minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo, who passed away on August 31, 2009. Recognized as a significant spiritual leader, Ka Erao is honored for his contributions to the spiritual growth of his followers and nation-building efforts. The proclamation calls upon the nation to join in mourning and to offer prayers for his eternal peace until the day of his interment. This initiative reflects the collective grief of both the Iglesia ni Cristo community and the wider Filipino society.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 1874
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 3, 2009
PROCLAMATION NO. 1874
DECLARING A PERIOD OF NATIONAL PRAYER FOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE LATE KA ERAÑO G. MANALO, EXECUTIVE MINISTER OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO
WHEREAS, Ka Eraño G. Manalo, who served as executive minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo for nearly half a century, passed away on August 31, 2009;
WHEREAS, Ka Erdy is considered a great spiritual leader and father to the INC flock whom he has guided with the teachings of God towards spiritual growth and nation-building;
WHEREAS, the nation joins the Iglesia ni Cristo members in mourning the loss of their beloved leader, with prayers for his eternal peace and the ministry's continued guidance and strength to bear their sorrow and loss; DCASEc
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the power vested in me by law, do hereby proclaim a period of national prayer effective immediately until the day of interment of Ka Eraño G. Manalo. During this period, the entire nation is requested to offer prayers for his eternal repose and in thanksgiving for the gift of his life and contributions to nation building.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed. aTCAcI
DONE in the City of Manila, this 3rd day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.
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Declaring a Period of National Prayer for and Remembrance of the Late Ka Eraño G. Manalo, Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo, Proclamation No. 1874, Sep 3, 2009 (Philippines)
Declaring a Period of National Prayer for and Remembrance of the Late Ka Eraño G. Manalo, Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo, Proclamation No. 1874 (Phil. 2009)
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