WCC mourns death of Bishop John Victor Samuel Bishop John Victor Samuel. Photo: CCA. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 Bishop John Victor Samuel, age 87, one of the pioneers of the Church of Pakistan and a towering ecumenical stalwart, passed away in Multan, Pakistan on 30 August. His funeral was held in Multan on 2 September. Bishop Samuel was a loving and wise peacemaker, with his feet firmly placed on the ground, serving churches and people in Pakistan and all over the world for over 50 years. His life was...
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