HM King Hamad highlights freedom of religion that has marked Bahrain throughout its history

TDT | Manama    

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa highlighted the freedom of religion that has marked Bahrain throughout its history.

HM the King noted that the Kingdom has embraced various religions and places of worship, living as one family that is open to the world, supported by a cohesive society and the awareness of its citizens, who believe firmly in noble human principles and respect for all peoples and religions.

His Majesty was speaking as he received yesterday at Al Safriya Palace His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Supreme Head of the Indian Orthodox Church. HH Moran Mar Baselios is visiting Bahrain to attend the celebration held by The Syrian Orthodox Church of St Mary marking the 63rd anniversary of its founding in the Kingdom.

HM King Hamad welcomed HH Moran Mar Baselios, praising his efforts to promote humanitarian work and foster the values of goodness, love and tolerance. He commended the role played by the Saint Mary Orthodox Church and the rest of the other churches in the King dom of Bahrain in promoting coexistence, love and religious tolerance among followers of religions.

Noble initiatives

HM the King stressed Bahrain’s unwavering efforts and noble initiatives to foster the culture of rapprochement, coexistence and dialogue between religions and civilisations, and adherence to the approach of moderation, mutual respect for the good of all mankind.

HH Moran Mar Baselios praised Bahrain’s care for followers of religions and places of worship, lauding the Kingdom’s progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of HM the King.