Pakistani Christian mourn death of Bishop Timotheus Nasir

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Karachi: August 20, 2011. (PCP) The Bishop of Society of Biblical Christian Churches of Pakistan, Principal of Faith Theological Seminary Gujranwala and prominent human right activist Bishop Timotheus Nasir passed away on August 19, 2011, leaving behind millions of mourning Christians in Pakistan. Bishop Timotheus Nasir also served as Major in Pakistan Army and his love for solidarity and integrity of Pakistan remain is motive of life. Bishop Timotheus Nasir was son of very famous Christian theologian and scholar K.L. Nasir who led big congregation in Pakistan. Rev. K L Nasir was known as “Star of Asia” in national and international Christian circles and forums due to his interfaith debates and dialogues. Bishop T. Nasir always raised voice against persecution of oppressed Pakistani Christian and never bargained with government of Pakistan on principals like other Pakistani Christian Bishops. Bishop Timotheus Nasir was editor of Monthly “Kalam-e-Haq” published in Urdu language which he inherited from his father K. L Nasir. Dr. Nazir S Bhatti said that Pakistani Christians have lost a great leader and loud voice for their rights after death of Bishop T Nasir. Nazir Bhatti expressed grief and condolences on demise of Bishop Nasir and said that Pakistan Christian Congress PCC members and leaders are grieved on his death. PCC prays for family members and friends of Bishop T Nasir that Lord may bless them with peace to bear grief of his death. PCC Chief Dr. Nazir S Bhatti said that religious, social and human services of Bishop Timotheus Nasir will be ever remembered as part of history of Pakistani Christian.

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