First Mizo woman assumed top-office in Salvation Army

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 13:23 [IST]

Aizawl, March 2 (UNI) Salvation Army officer Major Lalngaihawmi has umed office as the first Mizo female Chief Secretary in the Salvation Army, which is a church and social organisation.

Ms Lalngaihawmi, also inducted as Chief Secretary of the India, Eastern Territory, replaced Lt Col Rohmingthanga here yesterday.

In the Salvation Army, women play an important role with both single and married women being accepted as leaders of the organisation.

Meanwhile, Presbyterian Church officials here today stated that Mizo pastor and Principal of Aizawl Theological College Reverend Chuanthuanma is crusading against Burmese administration at a time when military junta in Myanmar is trying to stop the spread of Christanity.

UNI

Topics: RELIGION-MIZORAM-CHURCH

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