Saint Mary's Cathedral - newly renovated. PHOTO: EXPRESS
MULTAN: Multan’s historical monument, the 165-year-old Saint Mary’s Cathedral was renovated by the Pakistan Army in collaboration with the civil society of Multan.
The cathedral’s doors were thrown open to the public after massive renovation and repair work, which was inaugurated by Corps Commander Multan, Lieutenant General Abid Parvez.
The renovation cost more than five million rupees, which was contributed by the cantonment board Multan, civil society and from different sects.
Station Commander Brigadier Taufeeq Tahir said the cathedral was constructed in 1848, but had fallen into ruin and disrepair.
“We welcomed the renovation request of our honourable Christian community. It was not only renovated but completely rehabilitated, and members of all communities and sects are welcome here without any religious or social discrimination,” he said.
Bishop Leo Paul, who spoke on the behalf of the Christian community, paid special thanks to the Pakistan Army and civil society of multan. Addressing the ceremony, he discussed the problems of the church with Lieutenant General Abid Parvez and asked for a clean-up of encroachments and illegal buildings from the cathedral’s surroundings. He also requested for the construction of a school for the Christian community near the church.
Lieutenant General Abid Parvez appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan Army team. Addressing the ceremony, he said the army would like to continue working to protect Pakistan’s assets and historical monuments.
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Congratulations to the Pakistan Army. The renovated Church looks a master piece. In all the sectarian and inter-religious violence that is frequently taking place in Pakistan it is commendable and trend setting for the Army to take up such a Church restoration project. This should lead other bigoted and narrow, communal minded Pakistani people to change their ways. God bless the Pakistan Army and let many such noble deeds done by the Pakistani people change the world view of Pakistan.
Thanks to the Pakistani Army for helping preserve a part of our national heritage.
Wow thats great :) i have visited that place
As a former Armoured Corp officer having served in Multan and attended St Mary's Cathedral I am sincerely grateful and proud of the Multan garrison for their support in the restoration of the Church. My special thanks to the Corp commander, station commander and his team. Regards / Javaid
I must appreciate Pakistan army's great deed.
Pretty exterior . please publish more pics of the inside of this ancient church . And the next step should be to open this place of worship to people of both sides of the sub continent for religious / study purposes.
Maashaa Allaah! This is the spirit required for rebuilding Pakistan. We all, irrespective of what religion and what sect of Islam we relate to, ought to work for the betterment of Pakistani people. Only justice for all without any discrimination will get us in line with what Allaah wants from us.
Great, we salute our great army. Long live Pak Army
Pak Army's another step towards nation building.
A good step indeed ........ Long live Pak Army