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Church bells in Philippines simultaneously ring out vs. COVID-19
A televised interfaith prayer will commence on Holy Wednesday, April 8, at 3 p.m., marked by the simultaneous ringing of church bells across the country.
The initiative, titled "BUKLURANG PANALANGIN NG PAGKAKAISA PARA SUGPUIN ANG COVID-19," was initiated by the Philippine Government through the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID).
CBCP President Archbishop Romulo Valles endorsed the ringing of bells, responding to the IATF-MEID's request to foster a spirit of unity during the trying times.
Military Ordinariate Bishop Oscar Florencio initially proposed the idea to Archbishop Valles, requesting all parish churches to ring their bells at the specified time.
AFP Chaplains from various religious backgrounds will participate in the prayer, seeking divine intervention to heal COVID-19 patients and protect the nation from the pandemic.
The event aims to invoke God's mercy and healing power during this period of dire need.
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