Khmer religious order revived.(World)(Ang Songvat and Bouang Buntharin profess vows)(Lovers of the Holy Cross)(Brief Article)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: April 2, 2004| Author: Coday, Dennis | Copyright information

KOMPONG CHAM, Cambodia -- Cambodians Ang Songvat and Bouang Buntharin professed temporary vows as members of the Lovers of the Holy Cross, an indigenous congregation that disappeared under the Khmer Rouge.

Msgr. Antonysamy Susairaj, apostolic prefect of Kompong Cham, eastern Cambodia, led the Mar...

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