Moses Montu Costa

Moses Montu Costa (17 November 1950 – 13 July 2020) was a Bangladeshi prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Dinajpur and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Chittagong. Quotes Violence is used as an excuse: Islamic fundamentalist groups seek footholds to unleash it. We Christians, could become the next targets. We will refer to the Episcopal Conference: We condemn all forms of violence and call for respect towards all religious communities in the name of harmony. Blasphemy on Facebook: Buddhist temples destroyed by Islamic extremists, Christians are frightened (1 October 2012) Fides News Agency In general, people have a spirit of harmony and peace in society. During this period, the question of sharia has leapt to public attention, but many Muslims themselves want a secular state. Only some groups strongly promote it. We as a small minority: are being accused of proselytizing and conversion. But we are so few, less than 1% in society, which is difficult to support such allegations. Despite all, we live faith with joy. The Church is appreciated by the government and by the people, for our works and our credibility. Many believe in us and thank us for our social and educational work. The ultimatum of the Islamists to the government: "Approve the law of blasphemy or we will siege Dhaka" (26 April 2013) Fides News Agency Quotes about Moses Montu Costa Archbishop Moses Costa was an announcer and witness of God's love. He brought abundant love of God to the faithful. He loved others without measure, and took nothing for him. He fought hard for justice and to establish peace. He was a living saint. He led his life in a holy way. He lived in suffering in a holy way and his life was like the evangelical grain of wheat, which dying bears fruit. We will be able to respect the late Archbishop Costa if we keep and carry forward his ideals and his active faith in our lives. Archbishop Moses Costa was our friend and brother. He was a zealous servant of God. He made a valuable contribution not only to the communities of Dinajpur and Chittagong, but to the whole of Bangladesh. Gervas Rozario, Archbishop Moses Costa was a "living saint", "an authentic missionary", a "Bishop-catechist" (15 July 2020) Fides News Agency External links Moses Costa Category:1950 births Category:Catholics from Bangladesh Category:Roman Catholic archbishops Category:2020 deaths Category:Deaths from disease