Protestant general Council holds Congress
Feb. 8 (VNA) -- The General Council of the Viet Nam Protestant Church in the south opened its first congress in Ho Chi Minh City today, Feb. 8.
It was attended by 482 dignitaries and believers and 278 guests.
Also present were Prof. Le Quang Vinh, Director of the Government Board for Religious Affairs; Tran Dong Phong, member of the Presidium of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee; Tran Thanh Long, President of the Ho Chi Minh City VFF Committee; Nguyen Ngoc San, Director of the municipal Board for Religious Affairs; and representatives of other religions.
The two-day congress is to pass the Church's new charter compiled on the basis of the previous charters, respecting national tradition and social life in conformity with Viet Nam's Constitution and laws.
The congress will also discuss the orientation and plan for religious practice and regulations for the Church's operationunder the guideline of "Living of the gospel amidst the nation".
It will elect an Executive Board for the General Council.--VNA
