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In a development that has been welcomed by the Christian community of India and particularly the state of Odisha, the Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha.
The Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, India.
“For my people this is going to be a big boost, that they are recognized in the Church; that they are in communion with the universal Church,” Archbishop John Barwa said.
The Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar has announced Vatican approval to proceed with the cause for beatification of 35 people who died in mob violence in the Kandhamal district in 2008.