Invited by the Anglican Diocese of Singapore, Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the national TSPM, attended the installation service of Bishop Titus Chung Khiam Boon as the Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church in South East Asia (hereinafter referred to "the Province").
During the enthronement service held at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Singapore on January 23, Bishop Titus Chung, in his sermon, expressed that being the Archbishop of the Province signifies greater responsibility, said CCC&TSPM. He pledged to promote the development of varied ministries and emphasized that, in the turbulent international situation, the church should play a role in promoting world peace.
As the 10th Bishop of Singapore, Titus Chung was installed as the seventh Archbishop of the Church of the Province of Southeast Asia during the ceremony.
During the Thanksgiving dinner, Bishop Dr. Titus Chung expressed special thanks to Reverend Xu, who sent congratulations and a gift to him.
Xu also interacted with bishops from Africa and Southeast Asia and leaders of churches and theological institutions in Singapore. He introduced the current situation of the church in China and the sinicization of Christianity, expressing a desire to strengthen communication and cooperation with them in the future.
Over 900 people attended the ceremony, including former Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam, current ministers, Anglican leaders from around the world, and leaders of diverse religions, with tens of thousands of people watching the ceremony online. Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam attended the Thanksgiving dinner after the service.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
受圣公会新加坡教区邀请，中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐晓鸿牧师前往庆祝圣公会新加坡教区主教章剑文主教升座东南亚教省大主教。
据中国基督教两会，1月23日，在新加坡圣安德烈座堂的就职崇拜中，章剑文大主教在讲道时表示，升任东南亚教省大主教意味着更大的责任，他将推动各项事工的开展；并强调说，在当前动荡的国际局势下，教会更应该为促进世界和平发挥作用。
章剑文大主教是圣公会新加坡教区第十任主教，在这次典礼上正式升座为圣公会东南亚教省第七任大主教。
在典礼后的晚宴上，章剑文大主教特别感谢了徐牧师的到来。徐对章大主教表示祝贺，并赠送礼品。
徐牧师也与来自非洲、东南亚的主教以及新加坡当地教会与神学院的负责人进行了交流；介绍了中国教会的基本情况与基督教中国化推进工作，并表示希望今后加强联系与合作。
超过900人出席了此次典礼，包括新加坡前总统陈庆炎和现任部长以及世界各地圣公会及各大宗教领袖。另有上万人在线上观礼，新加坡总统尚达曼出席了典礼后的感恩晚宴。
徐晓鸿牧师参加圣公会新加坡教区章剑文主教东南亚教省大主教升座礼
Invited by the Anglican Diocese of Singapore, Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the national TSPM, attended the installation service of Bishop Titus Chung Khiam Boon as the Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church in South East Asia (hereinafter referred to "the Province").
During the enthronement service held at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Singapore on January 23, Bishop Titus Chung, in his sermon, expressed that being the Archbishop of the Province signifies greater responsibility, said CCC&TSPM. He pledged to promote the development of varied ministries and emphasized that, in the turbulent international situation, the church should play a role in promoting world peace.
As the 10th Bishop of Singapore, Titus Chung was installed as the seventh Archbishop of the Church of the Province of Southeast Asia during the ceremony.
During the Thanksgiving dinner, Bishop Dr. Titus Chung expressed special thanks to Reverend Xu, who sent congratulations and a gift to him.
Xu also interacted with bishops from Africa and Southeast Asia and leaders of churches and theological institutions in Singapore. He introduced the current situation of the church in China and the sinicization of Christianity, expressing a desire to strengthen communication and cooperation with them in the future.
Over 900 people attended the ceremony, including former Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam, current ministers, Anglican leaders from around the world, and leaders of diverse religions, with tens of thousands of people watching the ceremony online. Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam attended the Thanksgiving dinner after the service.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Rev. Xu Xiaohong Attends Installation of Bishop Titus Chung as Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church in South East Asia
