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- On 12 July, civic authorities in Delhi demolished the Little Flower Church in Delhi’s Chattarpur locality. Though the church has been functional for over 14 years, civic authorities claim it is illegal. Church authorities claim the demolition was illegal. Disputes concerning the title of the plot were ongoing in Delhi courts at the time of the demolition.
On 9 July evening, government authorities had given a notice of demolition to the security guard at Little Flower Church. The notice did not offer the church authorities an opportunity to respond, and instead directed them to remove all encroachments within three days. It also does not state the law under which the notice has been issued. The notice cites a 2015 Delhi High Court order about a Hindu temple built on illegal land in an address near the church. The order does not pertain to the Little Flower Church. Arvind Jain, the BDO of Delhi’s South district did not respond to questions about the grounds on which the demolition was ordered.
Nabeela Paniyath reports.
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O Lord, have mercy on these destructors of the Holy place; where your children were worshiping You. Grant that a new and gigantic Church may be constructed on the same place to Adore You, Worship You and Glorify You.
Those people who demolished this church, God will judged them, God bless this politician
One day every knee will bow down in front of God and every tongues will confess to God.. Jesus love you all .
Amen
Surely surely this will happen.
Yes every knee will bow down in front of almighty god.
Sir don't worry ..Our Lord God is not a powerless... one day they have to face the account Infront of Lord ...
Praise God our Lord Jesus Christ. Very very true 🙏
Our Jesus Christ is a VICTORIOS KING 👑 and he will never ever lose.
1) 150 highly Christians majority countries
2) 52 Muslim majority countries
3) only 3 Hindu majority countries
Really unfortunate, first we had to absorb the shock of Fr Stan Swamy's death, and now this destruction of a place of worship. Bhagwan ki lathi jab chalegi, awaaz nahi ayega. God save you all.
Fr Stan Swami was an URBAN NAXAL, read the chargesheet and court hearing before thumping chests based on religion.
@@RUHISINGHSONA Kindly post his chargesheet and involvement with Naxalites.
I wish n wish with all my heart " To protect this place n may they be able to build bigger church with growth of many God loving people "
Indian Catholic community must unite for the cause of our faith and right. We pray for our Delhi brethren for this cause.
This matter should be taken to the international court so shameful what is Modi doing about it this is ridiculous. Do they break temples in the Christian countries. Well there they respect all religions.
it's government land dude, they can do whatever they want with it
@@amalajames5116 Which god?
There is no christian country, there are only secular countries in the west.
@@amalajames5116😂😂
Forgive them Lord because they don't know what they are doing.
They want to distroy our faith by doing this let's rebuild the faith and Church and legally file case who ever doing this' .....
@@truthwillrevealed1588 yes brother you are right we have to do it.
@@pritikujur9392 🙂👍💖
It was a church building, they demolished the building. We are the Church of God according to the scripture, they cannot demolish us.
Why the believers r silently suffering. Let us protest and rally. They should be brought to books.
This is very hurtful to see that govt. is putting energy and resources in demolitions instead of working on making govt. infrastructure better.
Really bro, I thought u had more sense. Why should the the court allow illegal construction. If u r so hurt, provide a land from ur hard earned money. Don't expect the tax payers to support ur illegal deeds. Court is voicing the common man's words.
God will fight our battle VICTORY will be us in the previous blood of Jesus christ AMEN, I am the lord God of all mankind nothing is too difficult for me.
@@strykergtx6174 if it is illegal was the court sleeping while it was build
@@thewordtotheworldministry yes it was, the court declared the land as government land.
@@strykergtx6174 there are on the same land temple and mosque built but only church is demolished without any notice. Didn't you get from this what was the intention?
Who ever did this our Lord Jesus Christ is going to judge you in each person
Their sins will follow them
Amen
😭🙏✝️ Amen Amen thank great wonderful God's people.
Very true👍
Amen
God is watching everything.. have faith in God
God sees the truth. ..the culprits who committed this sacrilegious act should bow before the god fearing people and repent and ask public pardon from god and from the people whom they have hurt... and pay the price
No weapon that has been made to be used against you will succeed. You will have an answer for anyone who accuses you. This is the inheritance of the LORD'S servants. Their victory comes from me, declares the LORD. ( Isaiah 54:17)🙏
Amen. Praise the Lord.
Yes yes yes, yes, my Lord Jesus Christ is watching.
This is end of age. Those who have done will face dire consequence. Our God is a living God. God of justice. I trust in the Lord. He will surely justify this evil act. Amen.
Let's face facts.
- A Church cannot be allowed to exist on land that cannot be proved to belong to it or which does not possess a document of certified land registration issued by an approved authority.
- This Church seems to be a temporary structure as it was said to be demolished in a matter of three to four hours.
God lives everywhere, not only in the precincts of a Church but also, in the precincts of your own home.
- You cannot justify something illegal, as legal.
- The Administration must admit under whose orders this demolition was initiated and completed, and what was the stated urgency of this demolition
- Saying that " I do not know" or that "I just arrived yesterday", does not absolve you of your responsibilities to the people that you claim to represent.
- Promising to give a line of financial credit, after a demolition is the cheapest thing you can do.
The Minorities should never stoop down so low as to accept government aid in any form or package.
- Keep politicians of all hues, far removed from church administration.
Do not give them access to minority affairs and management.
- Hold your head high.
Was it this church or the Hindu temple near it that was an illegal construction ?
@@teresavarghese1177 All Hindu temples are under the government already, what are you talking about? Why hate Hindus always?
Who said we hate Hindus. She did not mean this she is asking whether it is legal or illegal.
Make a structure on government land or forest land.
Put an idol.
Venerate and worship the idle
Worship with laity once or twice a week.
Over the years, it becomes legal.
Razing the structure, then becomes a much hyped political issue.
@@ronydsa6485 God. forgive them for they know not what they do
I feel very bad when I hear or see such kind of thing happening to our Christian family and Church, as God says Love your Enemy we love all of them who did such things... don't lose Hope our God is a loving God He will do wonderful things for us.
God forgive them those who demolished your house for they do not know what they do...
N and inspire them to know u r the real God
amen
We pray in the name of Jesus to protect these people and bless them to build a better church building 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanking you for documenting and sharing this. We will come stronger against this fascist regime.
God wil fight our battle and victor wil be our ( who ever done this will pay it even his o her famly)
Our living God is commanding to evetything as he is almighty God.
We Catholics should raise our voice for this kind of act.
Vengeance belongs to God May God change these Sauls into Paul
Many people will accept our Lord Jesus. We are growing more and more in Jesus
Malayali Christians are damn good at encroachment nothing wrong in demolishing an illegal construction
Where is the cm kejerwal .. during the demolishing the church... with out state government permission.how did they collapsed the church...this planning has been done by both government..secretness of central and state government
I think judgment is done by God
Jesus live in our heart.
O Prayer Groups Stronger Children's Prayers In Jesus name Amen Amen Amen
Praise the lord Amen 🙏🙏 love from Meghalaya ❤️
Please nonstop praying 2 become majority Christian ✝️ India 🙏😭 Nagaland
this keralites are sad as their church was demolished BUT HAVE NO WORDS TO SUPPORT SR LUCY WHO WAS PHYSICALLY ABUSED BY BISHOP THOMAS ALSO OF KERALA .SHAME ON YOU ,SO , THIS IS THE REASON CHRISTIANS AND HATED
Those people who planned to demolish the Church shall be punished by almighty God
Its so painful to see this kind of oppressions taking place in a secular country...we don't know what kind of ideologies are they using....
Friends I was a Catholic but became born again when I received the Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit. He who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to Him. Romans 8:9. So become born again and all these buildings are not permanent any way, but your soul and spirit is.
Amen
Je ia church,ko peaha Chugipa Isolni bil Christian,ona convert ongatchina,Praise the Lord,praise the Lord.
Their actions proved the God they believed. If they believed in a peaceful and loving God ,they will never have committed this deed but rather have please of love.
May good God have mercy upon their souls and for give their deed.
प्रभु ईश्वर ही तुम्हारी ओर से युध्द करेगा और तुम लोगों को कुछ भी नहीं करना पडेगा। निर्गमन ग्रन्थ 14-14 प्रभु ईश्वर ही मेरी ओर से युध्द करेगा और मुझे कुछ भी नहीं करना पडेगा।हल्लेलुया । प्रभु ईश्वर ही हमारी ओर से युध्द करेगा और हम लोगों को कुछ भी नहीं करना पडेगा। हल्लेलुया ।
Let hold world watch this what Hindu people do for Christians
Sanathan Hindu Dharma
Break down the recent Central Vista constructions. It is of no use for the public. The government declares it to be legal but it was done without the consent of the opposition.
The Lord is seated on the throne.. N he is king forever. He mocks at people who do such foolish things.. Cause he doesn't reside between walls.. But in his people's heart
People who take this criminal act lying down should understand that our community is law abiding and we do things to build our nation and promote the brotherhood of Indians. When some vested interests in bureaucracy cunningly try to demoralize us we should endeavor to get our rights through active and peaceful means .
Taking about this never solves such problem but only take against those useless so called Buracurte or British general Comanteor Mr Tyre or Indian Prime Minister Modi who usually doing such illegals activities in India. All are to join together to work to such fellow from our government. Please join together and work for it.
It is wonderful to note that christian while protesting about the demolition did not use violence, which is fundamental in christianity. Keep praying and stick to the teachings. Many will find solace in what St. Paul stated in the Bible....Roman's Chapter 12.
God will provide...he knows best
Parmeswar nyay karenge amen
Indien cositution says Respect and practice freely their own Religious rights
Condemn such an act...Sabka Malik ek..Saibaba said
O lord forgive them because they don't know what they are doing.
Lol
This 'Private number' guy seems happy and mocking the Christians..😡... Respect every religions eventhough both you and me maybe Hindu... May justice prevail dear fellow Christians.🙏
@@apoimeds7071 lmao pal, i don't have any specific grudge against Christianity.
Tbh i like it because of people like you.
@@apoimeds7071 but the problem is with the missionaries who are doing things which are hurting Hindus sentiments.
@@apoimeds7071 like building an cementry very close to an sacred temple.
IF same thing Happen to any of those spiritual home like
Hindu Mandir
Masjid
Gurudwara
Mahavir Swami Temple
Buddha Vihar
media give more attention.....for that News.....🙏🙏🙏
This is prior intimation any big disaster going to be happen in delhi or in india.😢😢😢👍
Agree. Evil is in power before it's downfall. A massive disaster is coming.
So bad father please forgive them as they don't know what crime they have done Amen
I AM FROM ASSAM AND I AM 16 YEARS OLD.... AND ALSO CATHOLIC TOO...
NOW TELL ME IS INDIA A SECULAR COUNTRY... IF YES ... THEN Y THIS THINGS HAPPEN........WHO ALL HAVE HAND'S IN THIS CRIME NOW TELL ME THE MEANING OF SECULARISM
GOD PLEASE FORGIVE THEM ,
THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING.. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Lord Jesus be with the Christians your Family
During pandemic christians helping lndia to get oxygen cylinder to save the lives . People of lndia where is your morality? Where you are God? No wonder corona comes again and perish you for your sins beware of God.
I'm a Christian you guys are on illegal grounds for 15 years why don't you guys take the mkney and rent a nice place and do it right
Millions of Hindu temples are of illegal construction. No temple is demolished
So of they are all in sin so it makes it ok for you to be sin?
Tragedy. Iam very depressed to see all these. God please take care of your children.
This is unacceptable we Christians must stand together weather we are Catholic or Baptist or any other denominations as a Christian we are one.
*😔हमारे पोलिटिशियन जब भी जीत कर आते हैं तो संविधान की कसम खाते हैं कि हम समाज सेवा करेंगे परंतु बहुत से नेता अपनी कसम तोड़ देते हैं यह भारी पाप है जिसकी उन्हे परमेश्वर सजा दे सकता है पवित्र बाइबल सभोउपदेशक 5:4 आमीन🙏*
God with us, don't worry i hope god wiil built biger church ,
God bless you Amen ❤️🔥👍
God is great and power full
Heart breaking... Feel emotional watching ds videos.... Who can do this to innocent... God will justify them...
Strongly I condemn this issue..
परमेश्वर उन्हें माफ करें , इस अमानवीय अधार्मिक कार्य के लिए ,
Please our Christian Community take all those sacred things to a safe place otherwise it will get destroy .
It's a lousy and despicable act,hope God have mercy on those who committed this act
O God protect me all Catholic Church blessings and brother sister all world church blessings Amen Amen Amen In the name of jesus Christ
We want justice
Really surprising that this incident has happened during the tenure of Mr.Kejriwal as Chief Minister.
Delhi is not a state. Municipality n police r under BJP
Amen
May Almighty God judge them with his own power who all are involved in this evil work to demolish Holy place
What our honorable PM is doing??????
Yes there will be set backs don't worry.remember, Lepanto, king sobeski great miracles happened
Take out your rosaries n start praying, individually n as a community in unison, n see the miracles if our loving god.pkease pray for the govt to take wise decisions that will help out nation.may God bless, enlighten , protect n guide everyone.
Amit shah it's not sand r stone it's living God, Iam challenging u before your death definitely u will have encounter with Jesus
India will be judge by God for this, you see what covid did it will be worst next time let hope they ask God to forgive them to much hate for Christian people in India it's a shame, my heart hurts for you all my friends in Christ Jesus 🙏🏽
By demolishing the church they are asking for the wrath of God. Whoever has done this God bless them
Anna hazare, Kiran Bedi, Kejriwal, Master of protest , Where are You? Are You Blind, or You Got Money from them.
It is political motivated game, especially when Delhi CM went to Goa for political meeting, so that opposition political party can put bad image in Goan citizens mind.
Almighty God will build bigger Church over there
Hallelujah Jesus
Lord you know the people who did this.
Have mercy on them.
Let this type of demolishe should not happen.
God give courage and strength to the Parish Priest and members of the Church.
In GOD all things are possible, I hope that INDIA will be change, indian will become all Christian starting from DELHI.
Now all this God has seen he knows what he will do his will according to his plan.
God have the power.
Why keep silent Indian Leadership Modi and Amitsha😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏
The Lord is with you ❤🙏🥰
#We want justice 🙏😥❤
God is almighty and He isgreat in every heart thanks God .
Our Heavenly Father u look upon them they don't know anything what they doing Lord Jesus Christ we don't have any power only we are flesh we are not defeat our world rule but you can do everything nothing is impossible inform of you Jesus we surrender all into your hands Amen
Jai Masih , bahut galat hua Prathna kiya jaaye Ki Sab Kuchh theek ho jaaye
First father stan swamy
Jesus give them strength to cope with the situation give them a better place to worship YOU and adore You 🙏🙌⛪
Building any forms of structure in green belt area with support of politicians in illegal.
Shame on Modi government for hurting the sentiments of the minorities,is this sarve dharma sambhav.Please tender your resignation immediately we don't need you chaiwala jhutaa fakir.
Good god bless you
God will not leave such kind of people because they have destroyed the home of God.
This act is very much shameful to our country.
O lord
It's a political matter, people are hungry for powers
This act is BLASPHEMOUS. We pray that God restore this church and the neighbouring.🕊️🙏❤️
Who is responsible for this state Gov or centre government?
*😚हमारे पोलिटिशियन जब भी जीत कर आते हैं तो संविधान की कसम खाते हैं कि हम समाज सेवा करेंगे परंतु बहुत से नेता अपनी कसम तोड़ देते हैं यह भारी पाप है जिसकी उन्हे परमेश्वर सजा दे सकता है पवित्र बाइबल सभोउपदेशक 5:4 आमीन👍🏽*