Myanmar/Burma: Catholic Nun Puts Herself before Protesters, Bravely Faces Down Troops

Mark Ellis : Mar 4, 2021
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"Sr. Ann Nu Thawng is today a role model for Church leaders: bishops and priests are called to step out of their comfort zones and follow her courage as an example." -Joseph Mung, Gloria News Journal editor

[GodReports.com] A Catholic nun in Myanmar/Burma stepped forward to offer herself in place of youthful protesters, who marched on Sunday against a military coup that has squelched the country's fragile democratic yearnings. (Image: Sister Ann facing soldiers and police /Twitter-@CardinalMaungBo /via God Reports)

During a police crackdown on marches throughout Myanmar, at least 20 protesters were shot dead and many wounded in the last few days.

In Myitkyina (MICH-a-na), Sister Ann Thawng placed herself in front of protesters, dropped to her knees before advancing troops, raised her hands in the air and cried, "Don't shoot, don't kill the innocent. If you want, hit me."

Gripped by the woman's courage, soldiers stopped advancing and no shots were fired.

"Sr. Ann Nu Thawng is today a role model for Church leaders: bishops and priests are called to step out of their comfort zones and follow her courage as an example," Joseph Mung, editor of the Gloria News Journal told Fides.

More than 100 demonstrators found refuge at Sr. Ann's convent, protecting them from beatings and arrests, according to Fides... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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