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Greetings from the WCC general secretary on the occasion of Diwali

As the Hindu community celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit offered greetings on behalf of the global fellowship.

25 October 2019

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